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EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

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In social psychology, an attitude refers to a predisposition to respond to certain stimuli or situations. There are a number of consistency theories about how attitudes are formed in relation to environment and other people. Which of those theories, proposed by Heider, states that when all elements of attitudes between two people are negative, they will work to change their feelings?
  1. Symmetry theory
  2. Balance theory
  3. Congruity theory
  4. Self-perception theory
Explanation
Answer: B - Balance theory, proposed by Heider, maintains that when people have attitudes toward one object or situation, they will work to achieve a balanced state. He claims that balance exists when all elements (attitude towards each person/object in this dynamic) are positively related, or when one is positive and two are negative.
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