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Isabella Menendez
on Nov 09, 2024
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In explaining our own behavior or the behavior of those we know well,we often resort to
A) dispositional attributions.
B) role playing.
C) cognitive dissonance.
D) situational attributions.
Dispositional Attributions
The tendency to attribute an individual's behavior to internal factors, such as personality traits or disposition, rather than external situational influences.
Situational Attributions
The process of attributing behavior to external factors, including the situation or the environment in which the behavior occurs.
Cognitive Dissonance
A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting cognitions, prompting them to seek consistency.
- Contrast personal (dispositional) attributions with those stemming from situational contexts.
- Understand the significance of accounting for contextual factors when explaining behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Contrast personal (dispositional) attributions with those stemming from situational contexts.
- Understand the significance of accounting for contextual factors when explaining behavior.