When People Develop Explanations of Behavior Based on Things Outside

question 30

Multiple Choice

When people develop explanations of behavior based on things outside the control of a person,this is know as a

• A) situational attribution.
• B) causal attribution.
• C) causation.
• D) dispositional attribution.

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Definitions:

Concrete Thinking

A style of thinking that relies on the physical, tangible reality and does not easily grasp abstract concepts.

Scaffolding

An educational approach involving more knowledgeable others providing temporary supports to help a learner achieve higher levels of understanding.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in developmental psychology introduced by Lev Vygotsky, describing the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement.

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, stimuli used to increase the likelihood of a repeated behavior by applying rewarding or punishing consequences.