Kelly's Attribution Theory Proposes That People Choose the "Best Fit

question 36

Multiple Choice

Kelly's attribution theory proposes that people choose the "best fit" explanation for:

• A) other's behavior, but not their own
• B) their own behavior, but not that of others
• C) both their own behavior and that of others
• D) only situations they don't understand

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one’s group either in one’s own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Disidentification

The process of disinvesting in any area in which one’s group traditionally has been underrepresented or negatively stereotyped.

Self-objectification

The tendency to view oneself primarily as an object to be looked at and evaluated based on appearance, rather than as a fully rounded individual.

Affiliative Motivation

The drive to build, maintain, or restore positive emotional relationships with others, often manifested through social bonding and connections.