Flashcard#1 Lesson#1 Unit 4 Attribution Theory

Front

What is an internal (dispositional) attribution?

Back

An explanation based on personal traits or characteristics.

Front

Which of the following is an example of an external (situational) attribution?
Options:
She aced the exam because she is naturally smart.
He missed the meeting because he is irresponsible.
They were late because of heavy traffic.
I failed because I didn't prepare well.

Back

They were late because of heavy traffic.

Front

The fundamental attribution error occurs when we:

Back

Overestimate the role of internal factors in others’ behavior.

Front

In self-serving bias, people tend to attribute: Successes to external factors and failures to internal factors. Both successes and failures to external factors. Successes to internal factors and failures to external factors. Both successes and failures to internal factors.

Back

Successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

Front

How do cultural differences influence attribution?

Back

Collectivistic cultures are more likely to consider situational factors.

Front

Which scenario demonstrates the fundamental attribution error? Options: Believing someone is shy because they didn’t greet you, without considering they might be tired., Thinking you passed the test because you studied hard., Explaining a friend's rude behavior as caused by stress at work., Assuming you failed because the teacher was unfair.

Back

Believing someone is shy because they didn’t greet you, without considering they might be tired.

Front

What is the main focus of attribution theory?

Back

Analyzing how people explain the causes of behavior and events.