Attribution Theory _____

question 27

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory _____.

• A) is an explanation of how behaviors influence attitudes
• B) views people as motivated to discover the underlying causes of behavior as part of their effort to make sense of the behavior
• C) suggests that we feel uneasy when we notice an inconsistency between what we believe and what we do
• D) is a theory of social comparison which posits that when individuals lack objective means to evaluate their opinions and abilities, they compare themselves with others

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Definitions:

Role Conflict

A situation where an individual encounters contradictory expectations from different roles they are tasked to fulfill, leading to stress or confusion.

Promotions

The advancement of an employee's rank or position in an organizational hierarchy.

Transfers

The act of moving employees, resources, or capital from one place, department, or use to another within or between organizations.

Internal Locus

The belief that one controls their own destiny and outcomes are a result of one's own efforts rather than external forces.