The link between changing one’s attitude and changing one’s behaviour is bidirectional and often reciprocal. Explain.
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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion
Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion
7. The link between changing one’s attitude and changing one’s behaviour is bidirectional and often reciprocal. Explain. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To develop a link between changing your attitude and changing your behaviour. Directive: Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: In the introduction, define attitude and behaviour. Mention the difference between attitude and behaviour. Body: With relevant examples elaborate on how attitude can be change and that change in the resultant behaviour. Mention the bidirectional and often reciprocal relationship between the both. Next, write about how behaviour and attitude affect us and the need to adopt behaviours which are of empathy, compassion, fortitude and integrity. Conclusion: Complete the answer by stressing how changing to right behaviours and attitude can impact our life positively.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To develop a link between changing your attitude and changing your behaviour.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In the introduction, define attitude and behaviour. Mention the difference between attitude and behaviour.
With relevant examples elaborate on how attitude can be change and that change in the resultant behaviour. Mention the bidirectional and often reciprocal relationship between the both.
Next, write about how behaviour and attitude affect us and the need to adopt behaviours which are of empathy, compassion, fortitude and integrity.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer by stressing how changing to right behaviours and attitude can impact our life positively.