Earned Status Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Earned status is:

• A) derived primarily from one's nationality.
• B) acquired later in life from personal achievements.
• C) obtained from reference groups through social comparison.
• D) inherited from one's family.
• E) derived primarily from one's beliefs and values.

Understand the concepts of dispositional and situational attributions and how they apply to behavior analysis.

Identify and explain the fundamental attribution error and its impact on perception of behavior.

Distinguish between attribution theory and other psychological concepts such as cognitive dissonance and attitudes.

Recognize the influence of cultural perspectives on attribution and behavior explanation.

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Definitions:

Organizational Values

The core principles and beliefs that guide a company's actions and decision-making processes.

Coordination of Effort

The organized alignment and synchronization of activities and resources to achieve a common goal.

Division of Labor

The distribution of various segments of a production activity or job among different individuals to enhance productivity.

Social Glue

Metaphorical substance that holds and integrates a society or community together by shared values, beliefs, or interests.