Attribution Flashcards
1
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What is causal attribution?
A
The process of assigning a cause to an event or behaviour
2
Q
What are the 3 dimensions of causal attribution?
A
Locus of causality, stability and controllability
3
Q
What is attribution theory?
A
Humans are naive scientists motivated by the need to form a coherent view of the world and be in control of their environment
4
Q
What are the 5 factors that influence dispositional attributions?
A
Choice, non-common effects, social desirability, hedonistic relevance, personalism
5
Q
What is the covariation model?
A
Attributions are based on what factors co-occur with the behaviour/event
