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What type of attribution would likely be made if the waitress flirts with this customer at other times?
Which question addresses whether this waitress tends to flirt with other customers?
Under which condition would external attribution be more likely regarding the waitress's behavior?
If the waitress flirts with other customers, what type of attribution is likely to be made?
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What does high consistency coupled with no flirting from other servers likely indicate?
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What does attribution theory primarily explain?
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What is the main difference between external and internal attribution?
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In Harold Kelly's Covariation Model, which of the following is NOT one of the three pieces of information examined?
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When would a person likely make an external attribution according to Kelly's model?
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If someone believes a friend failed a test due to being unprepared rather than due to difficult questions, this is an example of which type of attribution?
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What does high consistency in behavior suggest in Kelly's Covariation Model?
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Which scenario best illustrates external attribution?
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What is likely to happen when behavior lacks consistency according to attribution theory?
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Study Notes
Attribution Theory
- Attribution theory explains how individuals interpret the causes of behaviors, focusing on both personal and others' actions.
- It posits a natural tendency to seek reasons behind behaviors, highlighting the role of personal and situational factors.
- Two primary types of attribution exist: external attribution (situational factors) and internal attribution (personal traits).
- External attribution assigns less responsibility to the individual, while internal attribution assigns greater responsibility based on perceived personality.
- Example: A boyfriend is late due to traffic congestion (external), versus being late because he is selfish (internal).
Harold Kelly’s Covariation Model
- Kelly’s covariation model outlines a framework to determine whether to make internal or external attributions, using three informational components: consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.
- Consistency measures if the individual reacts the same way across similar situations.
- Distinctiveness assesses if the individual's behavior varies in different contexts.
- Consensus evaluates if others exhibit similar behavior in the same scenario.
- When all three factors are high, external attribution is favored; if consistency is high while consensus and distinctiveness are low, internal attribution is more likely.
- Example scenario: A waitress flirting with a customer can lead to conflicting attributions:
- Consistency question: Does she flirt with him regularly?
- Distinctiveness question: Does she flirt with other customers?
- Consensus question: Do other staff members flirt with this customer?
- High consistency with no distinctiveness suggests internal attribution, while corresponding behavior with other servers and customers trends towards external attribution.
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Explore the concepts of Attribution Theory in this quiz, focusing on external and internal attribution as well as the Covariation Model. Understand how individuals interpret behaviors and the underlying reasons behind these interpretations. Test your knowledge and see how well you grasp these psychological principles.
