Social Bases of Behavior Flashcards
way we explain cause of event or behavior
Heider’s attribution theory
assumes bx corresponds with underlying disposition
Jones correspondent theory
causes are assessed based on bx
Kelley’s covariation theory
examining our own bx, if unimportant, we attribute to the situation – Over-justification effect
Bem’s self-perception theory
event + cognitive appraisal = emotions
Schachter’s two-factor theory of emotions
tend to see actor’s bx as unique even if it isn’t
Correspondence bias
overestimate dispositional attributions
Fundamental attribution error
interpret own behavior in terms of situation while interpreting others’ in terms of disposition
Actor-observer effect
automatic thinking (bx/dispositional categories) and deliberate thinking (thinking of situational factors)
Dual-Process Model of Attribution
take credit for success blame others for failures
Self-serving attributions
individual thinks they contributed more to project than others
self-centered bias
think both events are more likely to happen than either alone
conjunction error
we like people who like us; like ppl in good moods, like ppl who are around us when good things happen
Reciprocity principle
Levels of morality: self-interest, obey rules to avoid punishment or gain concrete awards
preconventional
Levels of morality: uphold laws and rules to gain social approval or maintain order
conventional
