Attribution Theory Examines

question 166

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory examines:

• A)the explanations a person makes about the causes of behavior.
• B)the psychological traits or "attributes" that a person possesses.
• C)judgments about the personal attributes of others.
• D)predictions about behavior of people in particular situations.

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Definitions:

Sexual Gratification

The pleasure or satisfaction derived from sexual activity.

Sociohistorical Changes

Transformations within a society that are influenced by historical events and developments, shaping cultural, economic, and political structures over time.

Gender Inequality

The social process by which people are treated differently and disadvantageously, under similar circumstances, on the basis of gender.

Essentialism

Essentialism is the belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often ignoring the effects of context or culture.