List and Define the Two Primary Causes of Role Stress

question 81

Essay

List and define the two primary causes of role stress.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external circumstances or situational factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Abu Ghraib Prison

A notorious prison in Iraq where, in 2004, reports emerged detailing the abuse and torture of detainees by U.S. military personnel.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request.