Attribution Theory
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Social Psychology
The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to others.
Attribution Theory
The theory that explains how people determine the causes of behavior and events.
Internal (Dispositional) Attribution
Explaining behavior based on internal characteristics such as personality, motives, or beliefs.
External (Situational) Attribution
Explaining behavior based on outside situations or circumstances beyond a person’s control.
Personality
Enduring characteristics that influence a person’s behavior.
Fundamental Attribution Error
The tendency to overestimate internal factors and underestimate situational factors when judging others’ behavior.
Internal Factors
Personal traits, beliefs, or motives that influence behavior.
External Factors
Situations or environmental circumstances that influence behavior.
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