When We Make Note of an Actor's Personality, Attitudes, Values

question 108

Multiple Choice

When we make note of an actor's personality, attitudes, values, or character, we are forming a(n) __________.

• A) speculative attribution
• B) implicit personality theory
• C) internal attribution
• D) external attribution

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Definitions:

Alienation

Decreasing importance of social ties and community and the corresponding increase in impersonal associations and instrumental logic; also, according to Marx, the sense of dissatisfaction the modern worker feels as a result of producing goods that are owned and controlled by someone else.

Herbert Gans

A sociologist known for his analytical work in urban sociology, media studies, and studies on the American working class.

Cosmopolite

An individual who is at ease in any part of the world and keen to understand different cultures, often embracing a global perspective rather than identifying solely with a single locality or nation.

Residential Areas

Zones designated for housing and living purposes, where the main focus is on providing accommodations for individuals and families.