Glenda Has Turned in an Assignment Late, So Her Instructor

question 5

Multiple Choice

Glenda has turned in an assignment late, so her instructor concludes Glenda is lazy and unmotivated. The instructor's assumption is an example of

• A) a situational attribution.
• B) a dispositional attribution.
• C) an external attribution.
• D) self-handicapping.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A psychological state defined by an enduring tendency towards excessive self-regard, a desire for others' recognition, and an absence of compassion for people other than oneself.

Vulnerable Narcissism

A form of narcissism characterized by hypersensitivity, defensiveness, and withdrawal in response to perceived criticism or failure.

Grandiose Narcissism

A trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.