Understanding Internal and External Attribution

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What are the three types of information an individual considers when making an attribution according to the text?

Comparisons, contrasts, and observations

Observation, interaction, and evaluation

Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation

Consensus, Distinctive information, and Consistency (correct)

In the context of attribution, what does Consensus refer to?

The decision made by observers about the individual's behavior

How other people in the same situation behave (correct)

How the individual responds to a different stimulus

How frequently the individual's behavior can be observed with a similar stimulus in different situations

If an individual consistently performs a specific behavior with a similar stimulus but in different situations, what type of attribution might observers make?

Situational attribution

Internal attribution (correct)

External attribution

Behavioral attribution

What does the Three-Dimensional Model of Attribution suggest about an individual's attributions and perceptions?

They determine the amount of effort put forth in similar situations in the future Signup and view all the answers

Which model suggests that positive feelings and high expectations of future success lead to increased willingness to approach similar tasks?

Three-Dimensional Model of Attribution Signup and view all the answers

Which component of attributions in the text refers to the extent to which a cause is able or unable to be controlled?

Controllability Signup and view all the answers

In the context of locus of control, how does an individual with an internal locus of control view the world?

As capable of influencing what happens to them Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of attributions refers to whether a cause is stable (lasting) or unstable (changeable) over time?

Stability Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural factor values conformity, mutual support, and interdependence?

Collectivist cultures Signup and view all the answers

In attribution models, what does the term 'LSC' stand for?

Locus of Stability Controllability Signup and view all the answers

Which attribution bias involves attributing internal factors for success and external factors for failure?

Self-serving bias Signup and view all the answers

What does the actor-observer discrepancy refer to?

Attributing external factors for one's own behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which attribution error involves over-valuing internal explanations and under-valuing external explanations for someone else's behavior?

Fundamental attribution error Signup and view all the answers

In social psychology, what do internal attributions emphasize?

Personality-based explanations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the covariation model and the actor-observer bias?

Consideration of multiple observations over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between internal and external attributions?

Internal attributions emphasize personality-based explanations, while external attributions emphasize situational factors. Signup and view all the answers

When a person aces a test, what might be an external attribution for the outcome?

The person must have received extra help before the test. Signup and view all the answers

Which model states that people attribute behavior to factors that co-vary with that behavior?

Covariation model Signup and view all the answers

According to the covariation model, how do people make causal attributions?

By assigning the cause of an action to the factor most closely associated with it. Signup and view all the answers

What does the covariation principle assume about how people make causal attributions?

They assign causes in a rational and logical fashion. Signup and view all the answers

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what do internal attributions focus on?

Global causes Signup and view all the answers

What type of attribution is likely to be made by someone with a pessimistic explanatory style towards a negative event?

Internal, global, stable Signup and view all the answers

In interpersonal attribution, what is the common tendency when explaining negative situations?

Attributing it to the other person Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attribution is predominant in the just-world hypothesis?

Internal attribution Signup and view all the answers

How does an optimistic explanatory style differ in attributing positive and negative events?

Positive events are attributed to global causes while negative events are attributed to specific causes Signup and view all the answers

What do attribution theories explore?

How individuals explain the causes of behaviors Signup and view all the answers

According to attribution theory, what are attributions classified as?

Situational and dispositional Signup and view all the answers

What is the covariation model used for in attribution theory?

Explaining behavior based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus cues present Signup and view all the answers

In attribution theory, what influences whether an attribution is internal or external?

The characteristics of the person being observed Signup and view all the answers

How do implicit personality theories relate to attribution in social psychology?

They act as mental shortcuts in perceiving others, but may not always be accurate Signup and view all the answers

In social psychology, what does the term 'social perception' refer to?

Forming impressions of other people and understanding their intentions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Social Psychology as mentioned in the text?

Persuasion Signup and view all the answers

When an individual attributes another person's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than situational factors, it is known as:

Internal Attribution Signup and view all the answers

Which bias involves attributing one's successes to internal factors while blaming failures on external factors?

Self-Serving Bias Signup and view all the answers

What does the Actor-Observer Discrepancy in attribution suggest?

Actors tend to attribute others' behaviors to external factors while attributing their own behaviors to internal factors Signup and view all the answers

Which model proposes that an individual's attributions depend on three types of information: consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus?

Covariation Model Signup and view all the answers

'Person perception' in social psychology refers to:

'Reading' the motives and characteristics of others based on preconceived notions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between internal and external attributions?

Internal attributions focus on individual traits, while external attributions focus on situational factors Signup and view all the answers

'Consensus' in the context of attribution refers to:

'Agreeing' with others' interpretations of a situation or behavior Signup and view all the answers

'Fundamental Attribution Error' in social psychology refers to:

'Overestimating' the influence of personal characteristics on others' actions Signup and view all the answers

What does an individual with an external locus of control in attribution theory believe?

They perceive the world as happening to people, outside of their control. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attributions, what does stability refer to?

Whether an attribution is lasting or changeable over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of attributions under the LSC model?

Controllability Signup and view all the answers

How do internal attributions differ from external attributions in social psychology?

Internal attributions see individuals as active participants in the world. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of attribution models focuses on whether a cause is controllable or uncontrollable?

Controllability Signup and view all the answers

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what do external attributions focus on?

How other people in the same situation behave Signup and view all the answers

In attribution theory, what aspect of behavior does distinctiveness refer to?

How the individual responds to different stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining whether an attribution is internal or external according to attribution models?

How other people in the same situation behave Signup and view all the answers

If an individual consistently behaves in a certain way with similar stimuli but in different situations, what type of attribution might observers make?

Internal attribution Signup and view all the answers

What does the covariation model suggest about determining causal attributions?

Internal attributions are more likely when consistency is high and distinctiveness is low. Signup and view all the answers

What does the covariation model of attribution emphasize?

The factors that co-vary with behavior Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attribution, what is a common example of an external attribution?

Considering extra help before a test as a cause of success Signup and view all the answers

How do internal attributions differ from external attributions?

Internal attributions focus on personality traits, while external attributions focus on situational factors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attribution is more likely according to the covariation model when a behavior is consistent across different situations?

Internal attribution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle behind the covariation model of attribution?

Causal attributions are based on factors that co-vary with behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does the fundamental attribution error describe?

The tendency to over-value internal explanations and under-value external explanations for another person's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the actor-observer discrepancy in attributions about?

Explaining our own behavior using internal attributions and others' behavior using external attributions. Signup and view all the answers

What type of attribution is more common in the just-world hypothesis?

Internal attributions Signup and view all the answers

How do people make causal attributions according to the covariation model?

By focusing on consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency information. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the self-serving bias in attribution refer to?

Attributing success to internal causes and failure to external causes. Signup and view all the answers

When using the covariation model in attribution theory, what do external attributions focus on?

Distinctiveness of the cause from other causes Signup and view all the answers

Which component of internal attributions in social psychology focuses on the belief that the cause is something within the person?

Globality Signup and view all the answers

In attribution models, what does the term 'LSI' typically refer to?

Local, Stable, Internal causes Signup and view all the answers

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what aspect do external attributions focus on?

The specific situation at hand Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attributions are more likely to be made according to the just-world hypothesis?

Internal attributions Signup and view all the answers

What type of attributions do individuals make when they explain the causes of their own and others' behaviors, according to attribution theory?

Internal and external attributions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attribution models, what does the term 'consensus' refer to?

The extent to which different people agree about the behavior being observed Signup and view all the answers

According to the covariation model, what three types of information do people use to make causal attributions?

Consistency, distinctiveness, consensus Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes internal attributions from external attributions in attribution theory?

Internal attributions relate to stable traits, while external attributions are situational. Signup and view all the answers

How does the covariation model aid in making causal attributions?

By considering consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus. Signup and view all the answers

What does social perception in social psychology primarily involve?

Forming judgments and drawing conclusions about others Signup and view all the answers

According to attribution theories, what is the main focus when individuals are making attributions?

The causes of behavior, whether internal or external Signup and view all the answers

When applying the covariation model to attributions, what do external attributions focus on?

Distinctiveness of the behavior in specific situations Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attribution models, what does consensus refer to?

The agreement among observers about a person's behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes attributing someone's behavior to their personality rather than situational factors?

Fundamental attribution error Signup and view all the answers

In social psychology, what aspect of attributions focuses on whether a cause is stable or unstable over time?

Stability dimension Signup and view all the answers

'LSC' in attribution models stands for:

'Locomotion, Stability, Consensus' Signup and view all the answers

'Person perception' in social psychology primarily refers to:

Forming judgments and conclusions about others Signup and view all the answers

'Actor-Observer Discrepancy' in attribution theory suggests that:

Actors tend to attribute behavior internally while observers focus externally Signup and view all the answers

'Internal attributions' in social psychology primarily emphasize:

'Personality traits' as a cause of behavior Signup and view all the answers

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What are the three types of information an individual considers when making an attribution according to the text?

In the context of attribution, what does Consensus refer to?

If an individual consistently performs a specific behavior with a similar stimulus but in different situations, what type of attribution might observers make?

What does the Three-Dimensional Model of Attribution suggest about an individual's attributions and perceptions?

Which model suggests that positive feelings and high expectations of future success lead to increased willingness to approach similar tasks?

Which component of attributions in the text refers to the extent to which a cause is able or unable to be controlled?

In the context of locus of control, how does an individual with an internal locus of control view the world?

What aspect of attributions refers to whether a cause is stable (lasting) or unstable (changeable) over time?

Which cultural factor values conformity, mutual support, and interdependence?

In attribution models, what does the term 'LSC' stand for?

Which attribution bias involves attributing internal factors for success and external factors for failure?

What does the actor-observer discrepancy refer to?

Which attribution error involves over-valuing internal explanations and under-valuing external explanations for someone else's behavior?

In social psychology, what do internal attributions emphasize?

What is the main difference between the covariation model and the actor-observer bias?

What is the main difference between internal and external attributions?

When a person aces a test, what might be an external attribution for the outcome?

Which model states that people attribute behavior to factors that co-vary with that behavior?

According to the covariation model, how do people make causal attributions?

What does the covariation principle assume about how people make causal attributions?

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what do internal attributions focus on?

What type of attribution is likely to be made by someone with a pessimistic explanatory style towards a negative event?

In interpersonal attribution, what is the common tendency when explaining negative situations?

Which type of attribution is predominant in the just-world hypothesis?

How does an optimistic explanatory style differ in attributing positive and negative events?

What do attribution theories explore?

According to attribution theory, what are attributions classified as?

What is the covariation model used for in attribution theory?

In attribution theory, what influences whether an attribution is internal or external?

How do implicit personality theories relate to attribution in social psychology?

In social psychology, what does the term 'social perception' refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Social Psychology as mentioned in the text?

When an individual attributes another person's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than situational factors, it is known as:

Which bias involves attributing one's successes to internal factors while blaming failures on external factors?

What does the Actor-Observer Discrepancy in attribution suggest?

Which model proposes that an individual's attributions depend on three types of information: consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus?

'Person perception' in social psychology refers to:

What is the main difference between internal and external attributions?

'Consensus' in the context of attribution refers to:

'Fundamental Attribution Error' in social psychology refers to:

What does an individual with an external locus of control in attribution theory believe?

In the context of attributions, what does stability refer to?

What is a key aspect of attributions under the LSC model?

How do internal attributions differ from external attributions in social psychology?

Which component of attribution models focuses on whether a cause is controllable or uncontrollable?

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what do external attributions focus on?

In attribution theory, what aspect of behavior does distinctiveness refer to?

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining whether an attribution is internal or external according to attribution models?

If an individual consistently behaves in a certain way with similar stimuli but in different situations, what type of attribution might observers make?

What does the covariation model suggest about determining causal attributions?

What does the covariation model of attribution emphasize?

In the context of attribution, what is a common example of an external attribution?

How do internal attributions differ from external attributions?

Which type of attribution is more likely according to the covariation model when a behavior is consistent across different situations?

What is the main principle behind the covariation model of attribution?

What does the fundamental attribution error describe?

What is the actor-observer discrepancy in attributions about?

What type of attribution is more common in the just-world hypothesis?

How do people make causal attributions according to the covariation model?

What aspect does the self-serving bias in attribution refer to?

When using the covariation model in attribution theory, what do external attributions focus on?

Which component of internal attributions in social psychology focuses on the belief that the cause is something within the person?

In attribution models, what does the term 'LSI' typically refer to?

When applying the covariation model to attribution, what aspect do external attributions focus on?

Which type of attributions are more likely to be made according to the just-world hypothesis?

What type of attributions do individuals make when they explain the causes of their own and others' behaviors, according to attribution theory?

In the context of attribution models, what does the term 'consensus' refer to?

According to the covariation model, what three types of information do people use to make causal attributions?

What distinguishes internal attributions from external attributions in attribution theory?

How does the covariation model aid in making causal attributions?

What does social perception in social psychology primarily involve?

According to attribution theories, what is the main focus when individuals are making attributions?

When applying the covariation model to attributions, what do external attributions focus on?

In the context of attribution models, what does consensus refer to?

Which term best describes attributing someone's behavior to their personality rather than situational factors?

In social psychology, what aspect of attributions focuses on whether a cause is stable or unstable over time?