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 eagerness 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, such as liking or disliking something.

Behavioural (2): Pertains to actions taken based on attitudes, such as actively adopting waste disposal practices.

Cognitive (3): Involves thoughts and knowledge about the subject, as seen in Sanyogita's interest in learning about waste disposal methods.

Valence (4): Refers to the attractiveness or aversiveness of an object or behavior, but is not a core component of attitude as defined in psychology. Valence pertains more to the emotional response toward something rather than the broader components of attitude.

In this context, Sanyogita’s actions align with the cognitive component of attitude, as she is focused on acquiring knowledge and understanding.

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, reflecting her proactive steps in addressing the issue.

(2) False: While reading about methods reflects a cognitive aspect, it does not represent a behavior, which requires direct actions or changes in conduct.

(3) False: Feeling distressed represents the affective component, not a behavioral action. The affective component refers to emotional responses like feelings of concern or distress.

(4) False: Although her students joining her is supportive, it does not represent Sanyogita’s direct behavior toward the environment. The behavioral component focuses on Sanyogita's actions, not those of others supporting her cause.

In this scenario, Sanyogita’s direct actions—such as organizing a team and going door-to-door—are the behavioral aspect of her attitude toward environmental change.

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. This demonstrates the affective component, as it involves how she feels about the situation.

(2) False: The behavioral component would relate to actions taken, not feelings. Actions such as organizing a team would reflect the behavioral aspect, not emotional responses.

(3) False: The cognitive component relates to thoughts and beliefs, which is not the focus here. The focus in this case is on her emotional reaction, which is part of the affective component.

(4) False: “Effective” is not a recognized component of attitude; the correct term here is “affective”. The affective component refers to emotions and feelings related to an object, person, or situation.

In this case, Sanyogita’s emotional distress is an example of the affective component of her attitude toward environmental issues.

 

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 environmental cleanliness. This reflects how acquiring information can shape one’s beliefs and attitudes.

(1) False: Learning attitudes by association involves forming attitudes based on links between stimuli, such as classical conditioning. This is not the main focus here, as Sanyogita is acquiring information actively.

(2) False: Group norms refer to behaviors accepted by a group, which is not explicitly described in the passage. The passage focuses on individual attitude formation rather than group behavior.

(3) False: Modeling involves learning by observing others, but Sanyogita’s primary influence comes from information rather than modeling others’ behaviors. She is directly seeking knowledge, not imitating others.

(4) True: Sanyogita’s reading about methods used by other countries shows how exposure to information can lead to the formation of attitudes. By learning new ideas, she is shaping her own perspective on waste management and environmental issues.

In this case, Sanyogita’s attitude is shaped through information exposure, which is a central concept in attitude formation.

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 environmental cleanliness. This reflects how acquiring information can shape one’s beliefs and attitudes.

(1) False: Learning attitudes by association involves forming attitudes based on links between stimuli, such as through classical conditioning. This is not the main focus here, as Sanyogita's attitude is shaped by actively seeking information rather than associations.

(2) False: Group norms refer to behaviors accepted by a group, which is not explicitly described in the passage. The passage focuses on individual learning rather than social behavior or group norms.

(3) False: Modeling involves learning by observing others, but Sanyogita’s primary influence comes from information rather than modeling others' behaviors. She is gaining knowledge independently, not copying others.

(4) True: Sanyogita’s reading about methods used by other countries shows how exposure to information can lead to the formation of attitudes. By actively seeking out knowledge, Sanyogita is shaping her attitude toward environmental issues based on the information she gathers.

In this case, the attitude formation is largely shaped by exposure to information, making (4) the correct statement.