A(n) ______________ Is an Object or Event in a Person's

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Short Answer

A(n) ______________ is an object or event in a person's social and physical environment that causes a stress response.

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The act of ascribing an individual's actions to outside or situational causes.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or inherent traits rather than to situational factors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, often leading to a change in belief or behavior to reduce discomfort.

Foot-In-The-Door

A compliance technique where a small initial request is made which is easy to agree to, followed by a larger request.