Quiz#1 Lesson#1 Unit 4 Attribution Theory

What is an internal (dispositional) attribution?

• An explanation based on external circumstances.

• An explanation based on personal traits or characteristics.

• A type of cultural bias.

• A theory about social influence.

Which of the following is an example of an external (situational) attribution?

• 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.

The fundamental attribution error occurs when we:

• Attribute our own failures to external causes.

• Overestimate the role of situational factors in others’ behavior.

• Overestimate the role of internal factors in others’ behavior.

• Underestimate the role of cultural differences in behavior.

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.

How do cultural differences influence attribution?

• Individualistic cultures tend to focus on external attributions.

• Collectivistic cultures are more likely to consider situational factors.

• Collectivistic cultures prioritize internal attributions over external ones.

• Attribution processes are not influenced by cultural norms.

Which scenario demonstrates the fundamental attribution error?

• 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.

What is the main focus of attribution theory?

• Understanding how cultural norms shape decision-making.

• Explaining the processes behind social conformity.

• Analyzing how people explain the causes of behavior and events.

• Examining how memory affects judgment and reasoning.