If Your Friend Were to Do Something That Is Not

question 213

Multiple Choice

If your friend were to do something that is not typical and not what she would regularly do, this lack of consistency would prompt you to make what kind of attribution?

• A) situational attribution
• B) personal attribution as long as distinctiveness is low
• C) external attribution as long as consensus is high
• D) internal attribution

---

Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or complying with instructions, rules, or laws imposed by authorities.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological stress experienced when a person holds two conflicting thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Attitudinal Shift

A change in belief or perspective often resulting from information, experience, or persuasion.

Cheating

Engaging in dishonest or unfair actions to gain an advantage, commonly associated with academic, relationship, or sport contexts.