Which of These Achievement Attributions for a College Test Situation

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of these achievement attributions for a college test situation is external?

• A)Not having the ability to learn the material
• B)Doing poorly because of a hangover
• C)The test was unfairly difficult
• D)English fluency is too low to understand the book or lecture

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Definitions:

Actor-observer Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their own actions to external factors, while they attribute others' actions to internal traits or characteristics.

Positive Stereotypes

Stereotypes that attribute positive attributes to a group, which, despite being favorable, can still have negative consequences and reduce individuality.

Kelley's Model

A psychological theory that suggests how individuals attribute causes to events based on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus information.

Consistency

The quality of always acting or behaving in the same way, leading to predictability and reliability in one's actions or beliefs.