Question

"Sanyogita avidly read about methods used by other developed countries." Which component of attitude is being highlighted here?

• A. Affective
• B. Behavioural
• C. Cognitive
• D. Valance
• A. Sanyogita took the lead to organise a team of teachers and started going door to door in the nearby colonies.
• B. She avidly read about methods used by developed countries.
• C. She felt distressed when people were callous about their environment.
• D. Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission.
• A. Affective
• B. Behavioural
• C. Cognitive
• D. Effective
• A. Learning attitudes by association
• B. Learning attitudes through group norms
• C. Learning attitudes through modelling
• D. Learning attitudes through exposure to information
• A. Reference group
• B. Personal experience
• C. Media-related influences
• D. Family and School environment

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage highlights Sanyogita’s actions and thoughts, particularly her eager- ness to learn about effective waste disposal methods used in developed countries. This demonstrates the cognitive component of attitude, which involves beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge about a subject. By reading and acquiring information, Sanyogita is engaging in the cognitive aspect of her attitude toward environmental cleanliness.
• Affective (1): Relates to feelings or emotions towards a subject. 
• Behavioural (2): Pertains to actions taken based on attitudes. 
• Cognitive (3): Involves thoughts and knowledge about the subject. 
• Valance (4): Refers to the attractiveness or aversiveness of an object or behavior, but is not a core component of attitude as defined in psychology.

Answer 2

The behavioral component of attitude refers to the actions taken by an individual based on their beliefs and feelings. In this context, Sanyogita’s decision to organize a team and go door to door exemplifies her proactive behavior towards addressing the issue of garbage disposal. This action reflects her commitment to making a change in her community regarding environmental cleanliness.
• (1) True: This is a clear example of the behavioral component as it demonstrates her initiative to educate others. 
• (2) False: While reading about methods reflects a cognitive aspect, it does not represent a behavior. 
• (3) False: Feeling distressed represents the affective component, not a behavioral action. 
• (4) False: Although her students joining her is supportive, it does not represent Sanyogita’s direct behavior towards the environment.

Answer 3

The affective component of attitude refers to the emotional response an individual has towards an object, person, or situation. In this case, Sanyogita’s feeling of distress towards people’s indifference to the environment represents her emotional reaction to the situation, which is indicative of the affective component of her attitude.
• (1) True: Sanyogita’s distress reflects her emotional response to the behavior of others regarding environmental cleanliness.
• (2) False: The behavioral component would relate to actions taken, not feelings.
• (3) False: The cognitive component relates to thoughts and beliefs, which is not the focus here.
• (4) False:” Effective” is not a recognized component of attitude; the correct term here is”affective.”

Answer 4

The process of attitude formation demonstrated in the passage is primarily through exposure to information. Sanyogita actively seeks out knowledge about waste management methods from developed countries, which influences her attitudes towards environ- mental cleanliness. This reflects how acquiring information can shape one’s beliefs and atti- tudes.
• (1) False: Learning attitudes by association involves forming attitudes based on links between stimuli, which is not the main focus here. 
• (2) False: Group norms refer to behaviors accepted by a group, which is not explicitly described in the passage. 
• (3) False: Modelling involves learning by observing others, but Sanyogita’s primary in- fluence comes from information rather than modeling others’ behaviors. 
• (4) True: Sanyogita’s reading about methods used by other countries shows how exposure to information can lead to the formation of attitudes.

Answer 5

The process of attitude formation demonstrated in the passage is primarily through exposure to information. Sanyogita actively seeks out knowledge about waste management methods from developed countries, which influences her attitudes towards environ- mental cleanliness. This reflects how acquiring information can shape one’s beliefs and atti- tudes.
• (1) False: Learning attitudes by association involves forming attitudes based on links between stimuli, which is not the main focus here. 
• (2) False: Group norms refer to behaviors accepted by a group, which is not explicitly described in the passage. 
• (3) False: Modelling involves learning by observing others, but Sanyogita’s primary in- fluence comes from information rather than modeling others’ behaviors. 
• (4) True: Sanyogita’s reading about methods used by other countries shows how exposure to information can lead to the formation of attitudes.