Attribution Theory Concerns Our Tendency to Explain Our Behavior and That

question 85

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory concerns our tendency to explain our behavior and that of others

• A) by external causes rather than internal causes.
• B) by inferring causes on the basis of internal or external factors.
• C) by internal rather than external causes.
• D) based solely on personality factors.

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Edward Herman

An American economist, media analyst, and co-author of the "Manufacturing Consent," known for his work on media and propaganda.

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