What Is the Tendency to Make Internal Attributions When We

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the tendency to make internal attributions when we succeed and external attributions when we fail?

• A)self-attribution error
• B)fundamental attribution error
• C)self-serving bias
• D)actor-observer bias

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests a person's behavior is influenced by, and influences, both their personal characteristics and their environment.

Self-efficacy

An individual’s belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Expectancy

A person’s subjective feeling that a particular behavior will lead to a reinforcing consequence.

Locus of Control

A psychological construct that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.