Attribution Theory

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What is the process of assigning causes to events called?

  1. Attribution

  2. Perception

  3. Cognition

  4. Evaluation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attribution is the process of assigning causes to events in order to understand why they happened.

Which of the following is NOT a type of attribution bias?

  1. Fundamental attribution error

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Actor-observer bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Illusory correlation is not an attribution bias, but rather a cognitive bias that refers to the tendency to perceive a relationship between two events that are not actually related.

The tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors is known as:

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Actor-observer bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors such as our abilities and efforts, and our failures to external factors such as bad luck or other people's actions.

The tendency to attribute the behavior of others to internal factors, while attributing our own behavior to external factors, is known as:

  1. Fundamental attribution error

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Actor-observer bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Actor-observer bias is the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to internal factors such as their personality or intentions, while attributing our own behavior to external factors such as the situation or other people's actions.

The tendency to overestimate the importance of personal factors and underestimate the importance of situational factors in explaining behavior is known as:

  1. Fundamental attribution error

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Actor-observer bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overestimate the importance of personal factors and underestimate the importance of situational factors in explaining behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences our attributions?

  1. Culture

  2. Gender

  3. Personal experiences

  4. Cognitive biases


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender is not a factor that influences our attributions. Culture, personal experiences, and cognitive biases are all factors that can influence our attributions.

The tendency to attribute the behavior of others to stable, internal factors, even when the behavior is clearly due to situational factors, is known as:

  1. Dispositional attribution

  2. Situational attribution

  3. Internal attribution

  4. External attribution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dispositional attribution is the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to stable, internal factors, even when the behavior is clearly due to situational factors.

The tendency to attribute the behavior of others to unstable, external factors, even when the behavior is clearly due to internal factors, is known as:

  1. Dispositional attribution

  2. Situational attribution

  3. Internal attribution

  4. External attribution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Situational attribution is the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to unstable, external factors, even when the behavior is clearly due to internal factors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of attribution style?

  1. Internal

  2. External

  3. Stable

  4. Unstable


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unstable is not a type of attribution style. Internal, external, and stable are all types of attribution styles.

People with an internal attribution style are more likely to:

  1. Blame themselves for their failures

  2. Take credit for their successes

  3. Give up easily

  4. Perceive themselves as being in control of their lives


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

People with an internal attribution style are more likely to take credit for their successes, as they believe that their successes are due to their own abilities and efforts.

People with an external attribution style are more likely to:

  1. Blame themselves for their failures

  2. Take credit for their successes

  3. Give up easily

  4. Perceive themselves as being in control of their lives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

People with an external attribution style are more likely to blame themselves for their failures, as they believe that their failures are due to external factors such as bad luck or other people's actions.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of attribution theory?

  1. Self-fulfilling prophecies

  2. Stereotyping

  3. Prejudice

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination is not a consequence of attribution theory. Self-fulfilling prophecies, stereotyping, and prejudice are all consequences of attribution theory.

Self-fulfilling prophecies are more likely to occur when:

  1. People have strong expectations about the future

  2. People are motivated to confirm their expectations

  3. People receive feedback that is consistent with their expectations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-fulfilling prophecies are more likely to occur when people have strong expectations about the future, are motivated to confirm their expectations, and receive feedback that is consistent with their expectations.

Stereotyping is more likely to occur when:

  1. People have limited information about a group

  2. People are motivated to categorize others

  3. People are exposed to negative information about a group

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stereotyping is more likely to occur when people have limited information about a group, are motivated to categorize others, and are exposed to negative information about a group.

Prejudice is more likely to occur when:

  1. People have negative attitudes towards a group

  2. People are motivated to discriminate against a group

  3. People are exposed to negative information about a group

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prejudice is more likely to occur when people have negative attitudes towards a group, are motivated to discriminate against a group, and are exposed to negative information about a group.

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