Attribution Theory and Behavior Factors

The video explores Attribution Theory, which explains behavior through internal (dispositional) and external (situational) factors. It introduces Kelley's Covariation Model, focusing on three cues: consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus. Consistency examines behavior over time, distinctiveness looks at unusual behavior in specific contexts, and consensus considers behavior when many people act similarly. These cues help determine whether behavior is attributed to internal or external causes.

What are the two main types of factors that Attribution Theory uses to explain behavior?

• Positive and Negative

• Internal and External

• Cultural and Social

• Personal and Professional

What is another term for internal factors in Attribution Theory?

• Situational

• Dispositional

• Environmental

• Behavioral

What does the blue line in the explanation of behavior represent?

• A spectrum of internal and external factors

• A division between good and bad behavior

• A timeline of past behaviors

• A boundary between personal and social influences

What model is used to determine if behavior is due to internal or external factors?

• Dispositional Model

• Behavioral Model

• Covariation Model

• Situational Model

When behavior is consistent over time, to what is it more likely attributed?

• Internal factors

• Random chance

• Situational influences

• External factors

What does high consistency in behavior over time indicate?

• It is likely due to external factors

• It is likely due to social pressure

• It is likely due to internal factors

• It is likely due to random events

In the example of Jim at the pizza parlor, what type of factors are attributed to his unusual behavior?

• Internal factors

• Situational factors

• Genetic factors

• Cultural factors

What is the significance of distinctiveness in behavior?

• It shows a lack of control over emotions

• It indicates a permanent change in personality

• It suggests behavior is due to internal factors

• It suggests behavior is due to situational factors

What does a high level of consensus in behavior suggest about its cause?

• It is influenced by situational factors

• It is a result of personal choice

• It is due to internal factors

• It is caused by genetic predisposition

What does the term 'group lateness' illustrate in the context of consensus?

• An individual’s habitual behavior

• A cultural norm

• A shared situational challenge

• A personal failure to manage time