What Is the Main Reason We Tend to Make Attributions

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason we tend to make attributions about the causes of events, others' behavior, and our own behavior? ​

• A)We have a strong need to understand our experiences.
• B)Attribution making was selected for at some point in our ancestral past.
• C)We have an unconscious urge to psychoanalyze the behavior of others.
• D)Having access to information about others tends to fulfill our need for power.

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Definitions:

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests leaders should adjust their leadership style based on the situation to help followers achieve their goals.

Leadership

involves the art of motivating a group of people towards achieving a common goal with competence, vision, and careful plan execution.

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate people to take actions that lead to achieving a goal.

Directive Leadership

A leadership style that involves giving clear and specific commands and expecting obedience, focusing on task completion and adherence to rules.