What Is the Most Reasonable Prediction One Can Make About

question 172

Multiple Choice

What is the most reasonable prediction one can make about Claudia's attempts to toilet train her 14­month­ old son?

• A)She will be unsuccessful because he has not yet gained the ability to voluntarily control the muscles that govern elimination.
• B)She will be unsuccessful because he enjoys the attention he receives when he eliminates in his diaper.
• C)She will be successful because he is now able to voluntarily control the muscles that govern elimination.
• D)She will be successful because he is at an age where he is motivated to achieve greater independence.

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of explaining an individual's behavior by ascribing it to causes outside the individual, such as environmental or situational factors.

Internal Attributions

The inference that a person's behavior is caused by their personality, disposition, or character rather than external factors.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.

Distinctiveness

refers to the feature or quality that makes a person or thing unique or different from others.