Attribution Theory Was Designed to Account for

question 86

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory was designed to account for

• A) the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others.
• B) the impact of both heredity and environment on social behavior.
• C) the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations.
• D) how people explain others' behavior.

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Definitions:

Genetic Complement

The full set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism, contributing to its characteristics and traits.

Sex Cells

Reproductive cells (also known as gametes) that contain half the genetic material of an organism and unite during fertilization to form a new organism.

Chromosomes

Structures composed of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of genes.

Genes

Units of hereditary information located on chromosomes, made up of DNA, which determine specific traits or characteristics of an organism.