The Theory That Explains People's Behavior by Attributing It to Internal

question 81

Multiple Choice

The theory that explains people's behavior by attributing it to internal dispositions or external situations is called

• A)dispositional theory.
• B)motivational theory.
• C)situational theory.
• D)attribution theory.

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Definitions:

Sociable

Characteristic of one who seeks and enjoys the company of others; outgoing and friendly.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully or efficiently.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high amounts of emotional expressiveness.