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Question
Assertion (A): Cognitive consistency means that two components in an attitude system must be in the opposite direction.
Reason (R): If the two elements are not logically in consonance with each other, it leads to distress in the individual.
Options
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Solution
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Explanation:
Cognitive consistency means that the various components of an attitude system must be logically compatible with one another and not contradictory. For example, if someone favours physical activity, they may also advocate better diet because both views are logically compatible with one another.
The Reason (R) is also incorrect because cognitive inconsistency does not necessarily lead to distress. In fact, people can lean towards a different position without feeling particularly uncomfortable or distressed.
