The Tendency for Individuals to Attribute Their Own Successes to Internal

question 62

True/False

The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors is known as confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Frame Alignment Theory

A sociological theory that explains how social movements gain support by aligning their activities and ideas with the frames of potential supporters.

New Social Movement Theory

An analytical approach focusing on the distinctive features of social movements since the 1960s, emphasizing identity, culture, and decentralized structures.

Government Surveillance

The monitoring of individual or group activities by governmental organizations, often justified as a means to gather intelligence, prevent crime, or protect national security.

Social Movements

Collective, organized efforts by people to bring about or resist social change, often aiming at specific political or social issues.