Attributions Flashcards
1
Q
Attributions
A
The causal explanation we give for an observed behavior
2
Q
internal attribution
A
using a person’s characteristics to explain behavior
3
Q
external attribution
A
using the situation to explain behavior
4
Q
self-serving bias
A
tendency to attribute our failures to the situation while attributing our successes to internal causes
5
Q
3 factors impact the attributions we make
A
consensus
distinctiveness
consistency
6
Q
Consensus
A
Do other people behave the same way?
7
Q
Distinctiveness
A
Does this person behave the same way across different situations?
8
Q
Consistency
A
Does this person behave this way in different occasions in the same situation?
