Question

In Heider’s balance theory, ‘X’ represents

• A. Any object
• B. Other person
• C. Person (perceiver)
• D. None of these

Hint:

Mnemonic: Person–Other–object(X).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Heider’s P–O–X triad: P = perceiver (the “Person”), O = {Other} person, and X = attitude Object (issue, idea, thing). Balance depends on the product of the signed relations among P, O and X. Thus, ‘X’ denotes the {object}. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) Any object.}} \]