Kelley's Contribution to Attribution Theory Concerns How We

question 112

Multiple Choice

Kelley's contribution to attribution theory concerns how we

• A) develop causal theories about the influences on our feelings and behaviour.
• B) gain a better understanding of our own behaviour.
• C) examine multiple instances of behaviour in determining whether to make internal or external attributions.
• D) overestimate the role of internal factors and underestimate the role of situational factors in making attributions.
• E) make decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

Understand the role of cognitive and physical symptoms in the diagnosis and misconceptions of psychological disorders.

Differentiate between the symptoms and classifications of various personality disorders and their relation to anxiety and dissociative disorders.

Understand the core principles of Alderfer's ERG theory, including the frustration-regression hypothesis.

Comprehend the fundamentals and implications of self-determination theory, including the significance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs.

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Definitions:

High-context Cultures

Cultures where communication relies heavily on contextual cues such as body language and tone of voice, rather than solely on explicit words.

Low-context Cultures

Refers to societies where communication is explicit, messages are expressed directly, and understanding relies less on situational and non-verbal cues.

Contracts

Legally binding agreements between two or more parties that outline the terms and conditions of a particular arrangement or deal.

Ecological Fallacy

The error of assuming that relations observed for groups necessarily hold for individuals within those groups.