Deciding That You Did Poorly on an Exam Because You

question 26

Multiple Choice

Deciding that you did poorly on an exam because you did not study is called a(n)

• A) effort attribution.
• B) causal attribution.
• C) causation effect.
• D) situational attribution.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-stress

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of biological and genetic factors ("diathesis"), and life experiences ("stress").

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders.

Diathesis-stress Model

A psychological theory that attempts to explain a disorder, or its trajectory, as the result of an interaction between a predispositional vulnerability and stress caused by life experiences.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions affecting mental health, which can impact one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.