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When Behavior Results in the Introduction of a Negative Consequence

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When behavior results in the introduction of a negative consequence, individuals are less likely to repeat the behavior. This is called______.


Definitions:

Internal-Stable Attribution

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior to an internal, unchanging characteristic of the person involved.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the role of internal factors in explaining others' behavior.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of a person's behavior to situational or external factors.

Illusory Correlation

The belief in a connection between two variables even when there is actually no such connection present.

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