Kelley's Theory of Attribution Suggests That,in Trying to Discern Personal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Kelley's theory of attribution suggests that,in trying to discern personal characteristics from behavioral evidence,people

• A)behave like scientists and engage in informal experiments.
• B)use cognitive heuristics improperly.
• C)usually attribute behavior to both personal and situational factors.
• D)fail to adequately consider consensus information.

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Definitions:

Host Personality

In the context of dissociative identity disorder, the primary or dominant personality that carries the individual's given name and is most commonly in control.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe stress and anxiety symptoms that occur immediately after a traumatic event.

Shell Shock

An outdated term used to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during war, now understood as PTSD.