Class 12 Psychology - TELANGANA
Attitude and Social Cognition
The chapter 'Attitude and Social Cognition' in Class 12 Psychology explores how we form impressions of others, understand their behavior through attribution, and develop attitudes that influence our own actions. Social cognition involves mental processes used to make sense of our social world, while attitudes are learned predispositions to respond positively or negatively to objects, people, or situations. For Telangana (TSBSE) board exams, this chapter is crucial as it forms the foundation of social psychology, frequently featuring in short answer questions, case studies, and essay questions testing your understanding of prejudice, persuasion, and cognitive consistency.
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Social Cognition
The mental processes through which we perceive, interpret, and remember information about the social world.
Attitude
A state of mind or feeling regarding some matter, consisting of cognitive, affective, and behavioral components (the ABC components).
Attribution
The process of assigning causes to our own and other people's behavior, categorized into internal (dispositional) and external (situational) causes.
Balance Theory (Fritz Heider)
A cognitive consistency theory suggesting that people prefer harmonious relationships among their thoughts, feelings, and social relationships.
Prejudice and Discrimination
Prejudice is a pre-conceived opinion or attitude (often negative) held without sufficient knowledge, while discrimination is the actual behavior or unfair treatment based on prejudice.
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Board Exam Info
In the Telangana (TSBSE) Class 12 Psychology board examination, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions usually include very short answer questions (2 marks), short answer questions (4 marks), and occasionally long descriptive or application-based case study questions (8 marks) focusing on attitude change, attribution errors, or components of attitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prejudice is an attitude or emotional bias (what we feel or think), whereas discrimination is the behavioral outcome where we treat people differently based on that prejudice.
What are the ABC components of attitude?
The ABC components stand for Affective (emotional feelings), Behavioral (actions or tendencies), and Cognitive (beliefs and thoughts).
How can we change an existing attitude?
Attitudes can be changed through persuasion, cognitive dissonance (creating inconsistency between beliefs and actions), or positive interaction between groups to reduce prejudice.
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