When Bob Turned in His Assignment Late, His Boss Believed

question 43

Multiple Choice

When Bob turned in his assignment late, his boss believed it was because Bob is a lazy person. Bob's boss made a(n)

• A) dispositional attribution.
• B) situational attribution.
• C) fundamental attribution.
• D) spontaneous attribution.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The degree of freedom and independence an individual or unit has to make decisions and carry out actions within their role or responsibility.

Freedom

The state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint; often includes the power to act, speak, or think without externally imposed restraints.

Detachment

describes a state of emotional disengagement or neutrality, often used as a coping mechanism to maintain objectivity or reduce personal bias.

Exploration

The act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources.