Research Suggests That Faulty Attributions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that faulty attributions

• A) can be changed fairly quickly if the right methods are consistently adhered to.
• B) can be changed over time because students who make faulty attributions tend to believe that failure is due to lack of effort.
• C) are difficult to change because of students' beliefs about ability.
• D) are impossible to change because of the nature of students' existing cognitive structures.

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Definitions:

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fight or feel guilty for them.

Fighting Feelings

The act of opposing or struggling with one's own emotions, often due to perceptions of them being unacceptable or because they conflict with personal values or societal expectations.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves replacing an undesired response to a stimulus with a desired response.

ACT Techniques

Refers to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies, which involve accepting one’s emotional experiences and committing to action based on values and goals.