According to the Authors of Your Text, How Frequently Should

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, how frequently should people make internal attributions to explain other people's behavior?

• A) Never; all behavior is due to the situation
• B) Never; even behavior caused by personality is usually misattributed due to stereotypes
• C) Sometimes; the situation and personality both play a role in determining behavior
• D) Always; people's assumptions are usually right, most behavior is due to personality

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Definitions:

Wearing Red

Often associated with increased attractiveness, dominance, or power, influenced by cultural or psychological interpretations of the color.

Empirical Support

Evidence that is based on observation or experience, rather than theory or pure logic.

Social Exchange Principles

Theoretical perspectives that view social interactions as transactions in which individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Communal Relationships

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