Class 12 Psychology - ODISHA
Attitude and Social Cognition
The chapter 'Attitude and Social Cognition' in Class 12 Psychology explores how individuals understand themselves and others, and how mental processes influence social behavior. It covers the formation, change, and components of attitudes through the ABC model (Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive), alongside cognitive biases, attribution theories, and impression formation. Understanding this chapter is crucial for BSE Odisha board exams as it bridges cognitive psychology and social interactions, frequently featuring in both objective and long-answer questions.
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Attitude
A state of the mind, a set of views, or thoughts regarding a topic called the attitude object, having evaluative components.
ABC Component Model of Attitude
Attitudes consist of three components: Affective (emotional), Behavioral (actions), and Cognitive (thoughts and beliefs).
Social Cognition
The process through which we interpret, analyze, remember, and use information about the social world.
Attribution
The process of assigning causes to our own and other people's behavior, categorized into internal (dispositional) and external (situational) causes.
Cognitive Dissonance
A psychological state of conflict experienced when our attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent with each other.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 12 Psychology board exam, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions usually include multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions defining concepts like cognitive dissonance or attribution, and long-answer questions explaining attitude formation and change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice is an attitude or pre-conceived opinion (usually negative) about a group, while discrimination involves behavioral actions and unfair treatment directed against that group.
How can attitudes be changed?
Attitudes can be changed through persuasion, cognitive dissonance, exposure to new information, and positive interaction between different groups.
What is the fundamental attribution error?
It is the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal personal traits while underestimating the influence of situational factors.
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