What Do We Use Attributions for

question 45

Multiple Choice

What do we use attributions for

• A) to understand and predict how we will respond in novel situations 
• B) to avoid making errors about the causes of others' behaviour 
• C) to make discriminatory judgments about others 
• D) to explain our experiences and influence our social relations

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Definitions:

Experimental Research

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William James

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