Attribution Theory Is Most Concerned with Explaining The

question 3

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory is most concerned with explaining the:

• A) tendency of people to make inferences about the causes of behavior.
• B) tendency people have to make stereotypic statements about minority group members.
• C) tendency people have to derogate themselves.
• D) tendency people have to look for situational explanations for the behavior of others.

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