When Making an Attribution, Pete Considers How His Brother's Behavior

question 81

Multiple Choice

When making an attribution, Pete considers how his brother's behavior is similar to that of other teens in similar situations. Pete is using __________ information.

• A) controlled
• B) consistency
• C) distinctiveness
• D) consensus

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

Egocentric Behavior

Conduct based on a lack of understanding, or refusal to acknowledge, the perceptions, thoughts, and feelings of others.

Pretend Play

An imaginative activity in which children represent and act out scenarios, often involving role-playing and make-believe components.

Object Permanence

Recognizing that objects maintain their existence even when they cannot be observed, heard, or sensed in any way.