Attribution theory

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Defining the types of attributions = defining the WHAT

Defining the types of attributions = defining the LOCUS OF CAUSALITY

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What are the two types of attributions

  1. WHAT

  2. WHAT

What are the two types of attributions

  1. Internal/dispositional

  2. External/situational

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Internal / dispositional attributions are WHAT

Any explanation that locates the cause as being INTERNAL to the person (personality, mood, abilities and effort)

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External / situational attributions

Any explanation that locates the cause as being EXTERNAL to the person (actions of others, nature of the situation, social pressures or luck) 

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There are two other independent dimensions to attributions

  • WHAT

  • WHAT

There are two other independent dimensions to attributions

  • Stability

  • Controllability

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Stability

Extent to which causes are relatively stable and permanent (natural ability) vs temporary and fluctuating (being drunk)

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Controllability

Extent to which causes can be influenced by others (effort) vs which they are random (luck)