Understanding Attribution Theory

The video explores attribution theory, focusing on how people explain behaviors. It introduces dispositional and situational attributions, highlighting internal and external factors. The correspondent inference theory by Jones and Davis is discussed, emphasizing internal attribution under certain conditions. Kelly's co-variation model is explained, detailing consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency as factors in determining attribution. The video concludes with a review of these theories, aiming to refine how we judge behaviors.

What is the primary focus of attribution in psychology?

• Analyzing the economic status of people

• Studying the genetic makeup of individuals

• Explaining human behavior and the reasons behind it

• Understanding the physical traits of individuals

What is dispositional attribution?

• Attributing behavior to random events

• Attributing behavior to environmental changes

• Attributing behavior to internal factors

• Attributing behavior to external factors

Which type of attribution is used when behavior is believed to be influenced by external factors?

• Situational attribution

• Dispositional attribution

• Personal attribution

• Internal attribution

What does the actor-observer bias suggest?

• We always use internal attribution for others

• We use different attributions depending on whether we are the actor or observer

• We never use external attribution for ourselves

• We use the same attribution for both actors and observers

According to correspondent inference theory, when are we more likely to make internal attributions?

• When behavior is accidental

• When behavior is intentional and unusual

• When behavior is common and expected

• When behavior is influenced by others

What is the first factor in Kelly's co-variation model?

• Consensus

• Conformity

• Distinctiveness

• Consistency

In Kelly's model, what does high distinctiveness indicate?

• The behavior is consistent across situations

• The behavior is influenced by others

• The behavior is unusual for the person

• The behavior is typical for the person

What does high consistency in Kelly's model suggest?

• The behavior is random

• The behavior is consistent across similar situations

• The behavior is unique to the situation

• The behavior is influenced by external factors

Why is understanding attribution theories important?

• To control others' behaviors

• To eliminate biases completely

• To predict future behaviors accurately

• To refine judgments and understand how people judge others

What was the main focus of the video on attribution theory?

• To explore genetic influences on behavior

• To study the history of psychology

• To discuss different ways humans explain behaviors

• To analyze economic impacts on psychology