Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

When a famous film actress pledges her eyes for donation after death, it is observed that there is a surge in the number of people doing the same. What factor influences this change in people's attitude?

Options:

Rational appeal

Attractiveness

Self-esteem

Persuasibility

Correct Answer:

Attractiveness

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Attractiveness

Here, people are influenced because a famous film actress (an attractive and admired source) made the pledge. The factor at work is the attractiveness of the source, which increases persuasion and attitude change.