#1
What is Attribution Theory primarily concerned with?
Understanding how people explain the causes of events
ExplanationFocuses on understanding explanations for events.
#2
Who is credited as the founder of Attribution Theory?
Harold Kelley
ExplanationHarold Kelley is credited as the founder of Attribution Theory.
#3
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Tendency to overemphasize dispositional factors in explaining others' behavior
ExplanationOveremphasizing internal factors in explaining others' behavior.
#4
What is the main difference between fundamental attribution error and actor-observer bias?
The focus on internal versus external factors
ExplanationDifference in emphasis on internal and external factors.
#5
How does the self-serving bias manifest in Attribution Theory?
Attributing success to internal factors and failure to external factors
ExplanationAttributing success internally and failure externally.
#6
In the context of attribution theory, what is meant by the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy'?
A prediction about others that influences their behavior in a way that makes the prediction come true
ExplanationPrediction influencing behavior to fulfill itself.
#7
According to Kelley's Covariation Model, which type of information is crucial in making attributions?
All of the above
ExplanationAll types of information are crucial in making attributions.
#8
In the context of Attribution Theory, what is meant by the term 'actor-observer bias'?
Attributing others' behavior to internal factors and one's own behavior to external factors
ExplanationAttributing differently based on actor or observer perspective.
#9
Which term is associated with the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationThe tendency to attribute successes internally and failures externally.
#10
What role does culture play in attribution processes?
It affects the perception of individual differences
ExplanationCulture influences how individuals perceive differences.
#11
According to Weiner's Attribution Theory of Achievement Motivation, what are the three dimensions of attributions?
Internal, external, and controllable
ExplanationAttributions involve dimensions of internal, external, and controllable factors.