When People Develop Explanations of Behavior Based on Things Inside

question 86

Multiple Choice

When people develop explanations of behavior based on things inside themselves or others, this is know as a

• A)situational attribution.
• B)causal attribution.
• C)causation.
• D)dispositional attribution.

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Definitions:

Ritualistic Behaviors

Repetitive and formalized actions, often performed with a symbolic value, typically in religious or cultural contexts.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one's physical appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.

OCD-Related Disorder

Mental health conditions that share features with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, including repetitive thoughts and behaviors.

Imagined Flaws

Perceived defects or imperfections in one's appearance that are not observable or appear minor to others.