CUET UG Booster Psychology Unit 6 Test (M 5 )
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QUESTION 1 OF 20
A student is aware of his positive attitude towards environmental conservation, faces no peer pressure to litter, and knows that recycling has positive consequences. Which outcome is most likely based on the attitude-behaviour link?
QUESTION 2 OF 20
Match the following Match the aspect of LaPieres study to its underlying component demonstrating inconsistency:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Managers stating they would not accommodate Chinese guests | A. Positive actual behaviour |
| 2. Chinese couple actually being served in hotels | B. Negative attitude expressed |
| 3. Hotels’ verbal refusal in survey responses | C. Behaviour shown in real situation |
| 4. Actual hospitality given during direct interaction | D. Stated discriminatory intention |
QUESTION 3 OF 20
Which of the following conditions strictly lead to consistency between attitudes and behaviour?
I. The attitude occupies a central place in the attitude system.
II. The attitude is peripheral and weak.
III. The person\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s behaviour is being watched and evaluated by others.
QUESTION 4 OF 20
Which statement incorrectly reasons the effect of external pressure on attitude-behaviour linkage?
QUESTION 5 OF 20
Why does awareness of ones attitude lead to consistency with behaviour?
QUESTION 6 OF 20
If a person evaluates that a specific behaviour will logically result in a ________ consequence, they intend to engage in it, reflecting strong attitude-behaviour influence.
QUESTION 7 OF 20
Arrange the typical manifestation of prejudice from cognition to action:
I. Behaving in a less positive way (Discrimination)
II. Dislike or hatred (Affective prejudice)
III. Assuming undesirable characteristics (Stereotypes)
QUESTION 8 OF 20
Ravi belongs to Team A. He believes Team A is inherently superior and deliberately attributes negative traits to Team B without any evidence to boost his own team\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s morale. Ravi’s group bias is a demonstration of:
QUESTION 9 OF 20
How do stereotypes primarily contribute to the formation of prejudice?
QUESTION 10 OF 20
Identify the true statements about stereotypic generalisation:
I. It assumes all members of a target group possess the exact same characteristics.
II. It consists exclusively of positive traits to maintain group harmony.
III. It forms the cognitive ground upon which prejudice stands.
QUESTION 11 OF 20
Prejudices can exist without being shown in the form of discrimination. Similarly, discrimination can be shown without prejudice. Yet, the two go together very often. Wherever prejudice and discrimination exist, conflicts are very likely to arise between groups within the same society. Our own society has witnessed many deplorable instances of discrimination, with and without prejudice, based on gender, religion, community, caste, physical handicap, and illnesses such as AIDS.
What is the most likely outcome mentioned in the passage when unequal treatment and prejudice coexist in a society?
QUESTION 12 OF 20
QUESTION 13 OF 20
Identify the correct sequence in which prejudice is learned through modelling:
I. Developing a similarly prejudiced attitude
II. Observing others (like parents) expressing prejudiced behaviour
III. Noting that others are rewarded or approved for their prejudiced views
QUESTION 14 OF 20
A strong sense of social identity boosts ingroup bias, which frequently manifests as ________ towards other groups.
QUESTION 15 OF 20
Match the entity in a scapegoating scenario to its role:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Majority group | A. Blamed for social, economic or political problems |
| 2. Minority outgroup | B. Expresses frustration through blame |
| 3. Social stress in majority group | C. Target of displacement of aggression |
| 4. Scapegoating process | D. Frustration redirected toward weaker group |
QUESTION 16 OF 20
Which statement incorrectly describes the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Kernel of truth\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" cause of prejudice?
QUESTION 17 OF 20
A teacher expects students from a certain neighbourhood to perform poorly. The students sense this expectation effect, lose motivation, and eventually score low marks, thus confirming the teachers prejudice. This scenario best illustrates:
QUESTION 18 OF 20
In a self-fulfilling prophecy, the target group behaves in ways that justify the prejudice, thereby ________ the negative expectations placed upon them.
QUESTION 19 OF 20
For intergroup contact to be successful in reducing prejudice, the interaction between groups must NOT involve:
QUESTION 20 OF 20
Which of the following are educational strategies for handling prejudice?
I. Information dissemination
II. Correcting stereotypes related to specific target groups
III. Encouraging scapegoating to release frustration
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Answer Review
1 A student is aware of his positive attitude towards environmental conservation, faces no peer pressure to litter, and knows that recycling has positive consequences. Which outcome is most likely based on the attitude-behaviour link?
Awareness strengthens behaviour consistency. Low pressure supports genuine action. Positive consequences encourage behaviour.
The student possesses all the conditions necessary for attitude-behaviour consistency: awareness of attitude, absence of external pressure, and belief in positive outcomes. Therefore, his recycling behaviour is likely to match his environmental attitude.
- Option A → No conflicting cognition is described.
- Option B → Strong supportive conditions predict consistency.
- Option D → The situation concerns behaviour, not prejudice.
- Contextual Matching
Application:
- �� Identify all factors supporting consistency.
Final Logic:
- �� Positive attitude + low pressure = consistent behaviour.
- Aware attitude leads to matching action.
2 Match the following Match the aspect of LaPieres study to its underlying component demonstrating inconsistency:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Managers stating they would not accommodate Chinese guests | A. Positive actual behaviour |
| 2. Chinese couple actually being served in hotels | B. Negative attitude expressed |
| 3. Hotels’ verbal refusal in survey responses | C. Behaviour shown in real situation |
| 4. Actual hospitality given during direct interaction | D. Stated discriminatory intention |
�� Verbal responses reflect attitude �� Real-life actions reflect behaviour �� LaPiere shows attitude–behaviour inconsistency
LaPiere’s study highlights a mismatch between expressed attitudes and actual behaviour. Managers’ statements refusing accommodation represent negative attitude expression (B). In contrast, actual service given to Chinese guests represents positive behaviour (A). Similarly, survey-based verbal refusal (3) reflects stated discriminatory intention (D), while real hospitality in interaction (4) reflects behaviour in real situation (C). Thus, the correct matching is 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C.
- �� Option B → Completely reverses attitude and behaviour mapping
- �� Option C → Incorrectly labels all as neutral/incorrect pairing
- �� Option D → Mixes attitude and behaviour inconsistently
Application:
- �� Separate verbal attitude vs actual behaviour
- �� Map survey response vs real interaction
Final Logic:
- �� What people say ≠ what people do
“Say NO, serve YES = LaPiere contradiction”
3 Which of the following conditions strictly lead to consistency between attitudes and behaviour?
I. The attitude occupies a central place in the attitude system.
II. The attitude is peripheral and weak.
III. The person\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s behaviour is being watched and evaluated by others.
Central attitudes strongly guide behaviour. Weak attitudes predict behaviour poorly. Observation may alter behaviour.
Attitude-behaviour consistency is strongest when the attitude is strong and central. Weak or peripheral attitudes have less influence on actions, while external observation can reduce genuine consistency.
- Option B → Weak attitudes and observation reduce consistency.
- Option C → Being watched weakens natural behaviour.
- Option D → Statements II and III are incorrect.
- Concept Validation
Application:
- �� Identify the condition that genuinely supports consistency.
Final Logic:
- �� Strong central attitudes best predict behaviour.
- Central attitudes control actions.
4 Which statement incorrectly reasons the effect of external pressure on attitude-behaviour linkage?
External pressure weakens consistency. Social norms may force conformity. Genuine attitudes appear under low pressure.
Strong group pressure often forces people to conform outwardly even if their personal attitudes differ. Therefore, such pressure reduces true attitude-behaviour consistency.
- Option A → Low pressure supports genuine behaviour.
- Option C → Lack of evaluation increases honesty.
- Option D → Minimal pressure reduces contradictions.
- Odd One Out
Application:
- �� Identify the statement contradicting attitude-behaviour theory.
Final Logic:
- �� Pressure changes behaviour artificially.
- Pressure distorts actions.
5 Why does awareness of ones attitude lead to consistency with behaviour?
Awareness strengthens self-guidance. Central beliefs influence action. Conscious attitudes predict behaviour.
Awareness of attitudes makes individuals consciously reflect on their beliefs and values. This awareness guides behaviour in a direction consistent with those beliefs.
- Option A → Awareness is internal, not forced conformity.
- Option B → Dissonance is not necessary here.
- Option D → Scapegoating is unrelated.
- Contextual Matching
Application:
- �� Link self-awareness with behavioural guidance.
Final Logic:
- �� Conscious beliefs shape actions.
- Aware mind, aligned action.
6 If a person evaluates that a specific behaviour will logically result in a ________ consequence, they intend to engage in it, reflecting strong attitude-behaviour influence.
Positive outcomes encourage behaviour. Expected rewards guide decisions. Behaviour follows benefits.
People are more likely to engage in behaviours they expect to produce positive consequences. Such expectations strengthen the influence of attitudes on behaviour.
- Option A → Neutral consequences provide weak motivation.
- Option C → Prejudice is unrelated here.
- Option D → Discrimination refers to unequal treatment.
- Cause-and-Effect Analysis
Application:
- �� Connect expected outcomes with behavioural intention.
Final Logic:
- �� Positive expectations encourage behaviour.
- Positive results motivate action.
7 Arrange the typical manifestation of prejudice from cognition to action:
I. Behaving in a less positive way (Discrimination)
II. Dislike or hatred (Affective prejudice)
III. Assuming undesirable characteristics (Stereotypes)
Stereotypes are cognitive beliefs. Emotions develop afterward. Behaviour appears finally.
Prejudice formation follows the A-B-C structure: Cognitive = stereotypes Affective = dislike/hatred Behavioural = discrimination Thus, the progression is: Stereotype → Negative emotion → Discrimination.
- Option A → Behaviour cannot occur first.
- Option C → Emotion follows cognition.
- Option D → Behaviour comes after affect.
- Sequence Analysis
Application:
- �� Apply cognitive-affective-behavioural order.
Final Logic:
- �� Think → Feel → Act.
- Stereotype → Hate → Discriminate.
8 Ravi belongs to Team A. He believes Team A is inherently superior and deliberately attributes negative traits to Team B without any evidence to boost his own team\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s morale. Ravi’s group bias is a demonstration of:
People favour their own group. Ingroup superiority creates bias. Outgroups receive negative judgments.
Ravi’s belief that his group is superior and his unjustified negativity toward another group reflect ingroup bias rooted in strong social identity.
- Option A → Kernel of truth concerns stereotype justification.
- Option B → Self-fulfilling prophecy involves expectation effects.
- Option D → Educational strategies reduce prejudice.
- Contextual Matching
Application:
- �� Identify the influence of group identity.
Final Logic:
- �� Strong ingroup attachment creates prejudice.
- “Our group is best.”
9 How do stereotypes primarily contribute to the formation of prejudice?
Stereotypes are fixed group beliefs. Negative assumptions support prejudice. Cognitive biases influence emotions.
Stereotypes create rigid and generalized beliefs about groups. These cognitive beliefs become the foundation upon which prejudiced attitudes develop.
- Option A → Rational appeals relate to persuasion.
- Option C → Intergroup contact reduces prejudice.
- Option D → Kernel of truth is not experimental testing.
- Conceptual Recognition
Application:
- �� Identify the cognitive role of stereotypes.
Final Logic:
- �� Fixed negative beliefs support prejudice.
- Stereotypes build prejudice.
10 Identify the true statements about stereotypic generalisation:
I. It assumes all members of a target group possess the exact same characteristics.
II. It consists exclusively of positive traits to maintain group harmony.
III. It forms the cognitive ground upon which prejudice stands.
Stereotypes overgeneralize groups. They form cognitive basis of prejudice. Traits are not always positive.
Statement I is correct because stereotypes assume uniform characteristics across all group members. Statement III is also correct because stereotypes provide the cognitive foundation for prejudice. Statement II is incorrect since stereotypes may contain negative traits as well.
- Option A → Statement II is false.
- Option C → Stereotypes are not exclusively positive.
- Option D → Statement II invalidates the option.
- Concept Validation
Application:
- �� Examine features of stereotypic thinking.
Final Logic:
- �� Stereotypes overgeneralize and support prejudice.
- Stereotypes simplify everyone alike.
11 Prejudices can exist without being shown in the form of discrimination. Similarly, discrimination can be shown without prejudice. Yet, the two go together very often. Wherever prejudice and discrimination exist, conflicts are very likely to arise between groups within the same society. Our own society has witnessed many deplorable instances of discrimination, with and without prejudice, based on gender, religion, community, caste, physical handicap, and illnesses such as AIDS.
What is the most likely outcome mentioned in the passage when unequal treatment and prejudice coexist in a society?
�� Prejudice + unequal treatment increases tension. �� Leads to intergroup hostility. �� Reduces harmony in society.
- When prejudice is combined with discrimination or unequal treatment, it strengthens divisions between groups. → This often leads to misunderstanding, hostility, and social conflict. → Social psychology highlights that such conditions reduce cooperation and increase intergroup tension. → Hence, conflicts between groups arise. → Therefore, Option C is correct.
- �� Option A → Prejudice reduces assimilation, not increases it.
- �� Option B → Does not occur in conflict situations.
- �� Option D → Contact is reduced, not spontaneous.
- �� Contextual inference
Application:
- �� Identify outcome of negative intergroup relations.
Final Logic:
- �� Prejudice + inequality → conflict.
- “Bias divides, conflict rises.”
12
- Prejudice + unequal treatment increases tension.
- Leads to intergroup hostility.
- Reduces harmony in society.
- When prejudice is combined with discrimination or unequal treatment, it strengthens divisions between groups.
- This often leads to misunderstanding, hostility, and social conflict.
- Social psychology highlights that such conditions reduce cooperation and increase intergroup tension.
- Hence, conflicts between groups arise.
- Therefore, Option C is correct.
- Option A → Prejudice reduces assimilation, not increases it.
- Option B → Does not occur in conflict situations.
- Option D → Contact is reduced, not spontaneous.
Strategy Used:
- Contextual inference
Application:
- Identify outcome of negative intergroup relations.
Final Logic:
- Prejudice + inequality → conflict.
- “Bias divides, conflict rises.”
13 Identify the correct sequence in which prejudice is learned through modelling:
I. Developing a similarly prejudiced attitude
II. Observing others (like parents) expressing prejudiced behaviour
III. Noting that others are rewarded or approved for their prejudiced views
�� Learning begins with observation. �� Reinforcement strengthens behaviour. �� Internalisation follows.
- First, individuals observe significant others expressing prejudiced behaviour (II). → Then they notice that such behaviour is rewarded or socially approved (III). → Finally, they internalise and develop similar prejudiced attitudes (I). → Thus, correct sequence is II → III → I. → Hence, Option A is correct.
- �� Option B → Places attitude formation before learning process.
- �� Option C → Illogical sequence of reinforcement.
- �� Option D → Mixes outcome before reinforcement stage.
- �� Logic sequencing application
Application:
- �� Follow modelling → reinforcement → internalisation order.
Final Logic:
- �� Observe → Reinforce → Adopt.
- “See, Reward, Become.”
14 A strong sense of social identity boosts ingroup bias, which frequently manifests as ________ towards other groups.
�� Strong identity strengthens ingroup favouritism. �� Leads to negative outgroup evaluation. �� Expressed as prejudice.
- Social identity theory explains that strong identification with one’s group leads to ingroup bias. → This often results in negative attitudes or prejudices towards outgroups. → Hence, prejudice is the correct manifestation. → Therefore, Option B is correct.
- �� Option A → Empathy reduces bias, not increases it.
- �� Option C → Not related to social identity.
- �� Option D → Cognitive consistency term, not bias.
- �� Conceptual association
Application:
- �� Link ingroup bias with outgroup negativity.
Final Logic:
- �� Strong identity → prejudice.
- “Strong group identity → strong bias.”
15 Match the entity in a scapegoating scenario to its role:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Majority group | A. Blamed for social, economic or political problems |
| 2. Minority outgroup | B. Expresses frustration through blame |
| 3. Social stress in majority group | C. Target of displacement of aggression |
| 4. Scapegoating process | D. Frustration redirected toward weaker group |
�� Majority expresses frustration through aggression displacement �� Minority becomes target of blame �� Scapegoating explains prejudice mechanism
Scapegoating is a psychological mechanism where frustration of the majority group is redirected towards weaker minority groups. The majority group (1) expresses frustration through blame (B). The minority outgroup (2) is often unfairly blamed for social or economic problems (A). Social stress in the majority group (3) leads to redirection of aggression (D), while scapegoating as a process (4) refers to displacement of aggression onto weaker groups (C). Hence, correct matching is 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C.
- �� Option B → Swaps process-level relationships incorrectly
- �� Option C → Incorrectly assigns blame roles
- �� Option D → Reverses majority–minority functional roles
Application:
- �� Identify aggressor vs target group
- �� Link psychological process (frustration → displacement)
Final Logic:
- �� Strong group displaces frustration onto weaker group
“Strong blames weak, frustration flows down”
16 Which statement incorrectly describes the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Kernel of truth\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" cause of prejudice?
�� Kernel of truth is a biased belief. �� Not scientifically validated. �� Based on partial observations.
- The kernel of truth hypothesis suggests stereotypes are based on limited or selective observations. → It is not scientifically validated or systematically proven. → Hence, claiming rigorous scientific validation is incorrect. → Therefore, Option C is correct.
- �� Option A → Correct description of the concept.
- �� Option B → Partial evidence can reinforce stereotypes.
- �� Option D → Stereotypes often justify prejudice.
- �� Extreme word filter
Application:
- �� Identify scientifically incorrect exaggeration.
Final Logic:
- �� Kernel of truth is biased, not scientific.
- “Partial truth, not proof.”
17 A teacher expects students from a certain neighbourhood to perform poorly. The students sense this expectation effect, lose motivation, and eventually score low marks, thus confirming the teachers prejudice. This scenario best illustrates:
�� Expectation influences behaviour. �� Behaviour confirms belief. �� Cycle reinforces prejudice.
- Self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when expectations influence behaviour in a way that makes those expectations come true. → Teacher’s low expectation reduces student performance. → This confirms the original belief, even if it was incorrect. → Hence, Option C is correct.
- �� Option A → Involves blame shifting, not expectation effects.
- �� Option B → Not about behavioural confirmation.
- �� Option D → Involves interaction, not expectation bias.
- �� Causal reasoning
Application:
- �� Identify expectation → behaviour → confirmation loop.
Final Logic:
- �� Belief creates reality.
- “Expectation creates outcome.”
18 In a self-fulfilling prophecy, the target group behaves in ways that justify the prejudice, thereby ________ the negative expectations placed upon them.
�� Expectations shape behaviour. �� Behaviour matches expectation. �� Leads to confirmation.
- In self-fulfilling prophecy, expectations influence behaviour. → The target unknowingly behaves in ways that align with the expectation. → This reinforces or confirms the original prejudice. → Hence, Option B is correct.
- �� Option A → Behaviour does not disprove expectation.
- �� Option C → Ignoring is not involved.
- �� Option D → No reversal mechanism occurs.
- �� Concept completion
Application:
- �� Fill outcome of expectation-behaviour cycle.
Final Logic:
- �� Expectation leads to confirmation.
- “Expectation → Confirmation.”
19 For intergroup contact to be successful in reducing prejudice, the interaction between groups must NOT involve:
�� Equal status is required. �� Cooperation reduces bias. �� Unequal status increases prejudice.
- Intergroup contact theory states that prejudice reduces when groups interact under equal status conditions. → Cooperation and positive interaction help reduce bias. → Differences in power or status hinder effective prejudice reduction. → Hence, Option D is correct.
- �� Option A → Cooperation is essential.
- �� Option B → Interaction helps reduce prejudice.
- �� Option C → Positive discovery reduces bias.
- �� Principle elimination
Application:
- �� Identify condition that violates equal status principle.
Final Logic:
- �� Inequality prevents effective contact.
- “Equal status = less prejudice.”
20 Which of the following are educational strategies for handling prejudice?
I. Information dissemination
II. Correcting stereotypes related to specific target groups
III. Encouraging scapegoating to release frustration
�� Education reduces prejudice. �� Stereotypes can be corrected. �� Scapegoating increases bias.
- Information dissemination helps people become aware of biases and reduces prejudice. → Correcting stereotypes improves intergroup understanding. → Encouraging scapegoating increases prejudice, so it is incorrect. → Hence, Option A is correct.
- �� Option B → Includes harmful scapegoating.
- �� Option C → Includes incorrect strategy.
- �� Option D → Contains all, including incorrect method.
- �� Elimination
Application:
- �� Remove harmful prejudice-promoting strategies.
Final Logic:
- �� Only education-based strategies are valid.
- “Educate, don’t blame.”
