Attitudes play a pivotal role in shaping human behavior and decision-making. While positive attitudes foster cooperation, progress, and ethical conduct, undesirable attitudes such as prejudice, intolerance, and apathy can create disharmony at both individual and societal levels. These negative mindsets not only distort moral judgment but also hinder personal growth and collective well-being.
Undesirable attitudes, if left unchecked, can erode social cohesion, ethical governance, and national progress. Promoting empathy, awareness, and value-based education is essential to replace such attitudes with constructive and inclusive ones. A society guided by positive attitudes can ensure ethical conduct, mutual respect, and sustainable development for all.
Q1. What is an undesirable attitude? Explain its impact on individual behaviour.
(150 words, 10 marks)
Q2. How do undesirable attitudes such as prejudice and intolerance affect social harmony?
(150 words, 10 marks)
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