Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Arrange the following statements in correct sequence to show how attitude change takes place as per the concept proposed by S. M. Mohsin:

(A) The regard and attraction of target and source towards each other becomes mutual
(B) The target also shows an attitude change
(C) The target of change identifies with the source
(D) The source changes attitude

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C), (D), (A), (B)

(C), (A), (D), (B)

(D), (B), (C), (A)

(B), (D), (A), (C)

Correct Answer:

(C), (A), (D), (B)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (C), (A), (D), (B)

  • C) The target of change identifies with the source → The process begins when the person (target) relates or identifies with the influencing person (source).

  • (A) The regard and attraction of target and source towards each other becomes mutual → A reciprocal bond is established, strengthening the influence.

  • (D) The source changes attitude → Once mutual regard is established, the source demonstrates the new or changed attitude.

  • (B) The target also shows an attitude change → Finally, the target adopts the new attitude influenced by the source.