Examlex

Solved

Because of Mr Vargas' Stereotype Regarding the Mathematical and Scientific

question 24

Short Answer

Because of Mr Vargas' stereotype regarding the mathematical and scientific abilities of his female students, he often fails to recall exemplary female students whom he has taught. This forgetting is most likely the result of ________.


Definitions:

Internal Attribution

Refers to the process of assigning the cause of behavior to some characteristic within the individual, such as personality, disposition, or attitude.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others’ behavior to factors outside the person, such as the social or physical environment.

Stable Attribution

A tendency to believe that an individual's behavior in a given situation is due to their consistent and unchanging personality traits.

Unstable Attribution

A concept in psychology where an individual inconsistently attributes causes to behaviors or events, often affecting their perspective and reactions.

Related Questions