Using the Covariation Model,explain a Scenario in Which One Would

question 21

Essay

Using the covariation model,explain a scenario in which one would likely make an internal attribution after Rosa,a 7-year old girl,told her classmate,Sally,to shut up.Do the same for an external and an interaction attribution.

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Definitions:

Assumptive Worlds

The set of beliefs and assumptions through which an individual perceives and interacts with the world.

Automatic System

A part of the mind that operates involuntary, unconsciously, and quickly, controlling most of our behaviors and cognitive processes.

Infomercial Claims

Statements or assertions made during infomercials, often about the benefits or features of a product, which may not always be fully substantiated.

Downward Comparisons

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves to others who are less fortunate or worse off, often to feel better about their own circumstances.