Psychology Unit 3 - Attribution Theory Flashcards
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What is Internal Attribution?

  • Attributing behavior to internal causes (correct)
  • The way a person's actions vary in different situations
  • Attributing behavior to external events
  • A general agreement among a group
  • What is External Attribution?

  • General belief systems in different cultures
  • Attributing behavior to external events (correct)
  • A specific conclusion drawn from low consistency
  • Attributing behavior to internal causes
  • What does Consensus refer to?

    General agreement among a group

    Low Consensus leads to ______.

    <p>Internal Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High Consensus leads to ______.

    <p>External Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Consistency mean?

    <p>The use of the same thought process to come up with the same conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Low Consistency leads to ______.

    <p>External Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High Consistency leads to ______.

    <p>Internal Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Distinctiveness?

    <p>The way or amount a person's actions vary in different situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Low Distinctiveness leads to ______.

    <p>Internal Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High Distinctiveness leads to ______.

    <p>External Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Culture refer to?

    <p>Differences of general belief systems in different peoples or regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Collectivist Culture is associated with ______.

    <p>External Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individualistic Culture is associated with ______.

    <p>Internal Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Self-Serving Bias?

    <p>The way we perceive the outcome of a situation to protect our self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-Serving Bias: Fail leads to ______.

    <p>External Attribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-Serving Bias: Success leads to ______.

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    Study Notes

    Internal vs External Attribution

    • Internal Attribution involves explaining a person's behavior based on internal factors, such as personality traits or motives.
    • External Attribution refers to explaining behavior based on external circumstances or situational factors.

    Key Concepts in Attribution

    • Consensus: Refers to the level of agreement among a group regarding a person's behavior.

      • Low consensus indicates that most people do not agree on the behavior, leading to internal attribution.
      • High consensus signifies general agreement, leading to external attribution.
    • Consistency: Relates to how stable or uniform a person's behavior is over time.

      • Low consistency suggests varying behavior, resulting in external attribution.
      • High consistency indicates stable behavior, resulting in internal attribution.
    • Distinctiveness: Measures the degree to which a person's behavior changes across different situations.

      • Low distinctiveness indicates consistent behavior across contexts, leading to internal attribution.
      • High distinctiveness involves varying behavior in different scenarios, leading to external attribution.

    Cultural Influence on Attribution

    • Culture: Refers to the differing belief systems and values among various groups.
      • Collectivist cultures typically favor external attribution, focusing on group influences and contexts.
      • Individualistic cultures tend to lean toward internal attribution, emphasizing personal responsibility and traits.

    Self-Serving Bias

    • Self-Serving Bias: Refers to cognitive strategies used to protect self-esteem by attributing outcomes to oneself.
      • When experiencing failure, individuals often engage in external attribution to avoid self-blame.
      • Success is typically attributed to internal factors, enhancing self-esteem and personal competence.

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    This quiz covers key concepts from Unit 3 of Attribution Theory in psychology. Learn the differences between internal and external attribution, along with related terms like consensus. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of how behavior is interpreted in various contexts.

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