Attribution Theorists Tell Us That, in General, When People Don't

question 74

Multiple Choice

Attribution theorists tell us that, in general, when people don't know why they have been successful or unsuccessful at a task, they are apt to:

• A) Assume that ability or lack of it) was the overriding factor
• B) Assume that effort or lack of it) was the overriding factor
• C) Seek out possible explanations for their success or failure
• D) Forget about their successes and failures very quickly

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