The Theory of ________ Describes How We Use Others' Behavior

question 47

Multiple Choice

The theory of ________ describes how we use others' behavior as a basis for inferring their stable dispositions.

• A)causal inference
• B)correspondent inference
• C)implicit personality
• D)causal attribution
• E)attributional inference

---

Definitions:

Race

Socio-political categorizations of humans based on physical characteristics, heritage, and genetics, often mistakenly assumed to have significant biological basis.

Blood Groups

Categories into which human blood can be divided, based on the presence or absence of certain antigens; includes A, B, AB, and O blood types.

Cline

A gradual change in certain characteristics exhibited by members of a species over a geographical area.

Hormone-disrupting Chemicals

Substances that interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system, potentially causing developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune problems.