The Fatal Split in the Whig Party in 1852 Occurred

question 68

Multiple Choice

The fatal split in the Whig party in 1852 occurred over

• A) the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty.
• B) slavery.
• C) the Gadsden Purchase.
• D) homestead laws.
• E) the transcontinental railroad route.

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Definitions:

Low Distinctiveness

A concept in attribution theory where an individual's behavior is similar across different situations, leading to internal attributions about the person's characteristics.

Kelley's Covariation

A model that suggests an individual's behavior is explained by situational factors or the individual's disposition, based on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics or traits of the individual.

Jones And Davis

Refers to a theory of attribution that focuses on how we infer the intentions and dispositions of others based on their behavior.