The Cognitive Process of Deciding Who or What Caused an Event

question 12

Multiple Choice

The cognitive process of deciding who or what caused an event is:

• A)attribution.
• B)balance theory.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

Generally focuses on large, macro-level structures, such as the relations between classes. It shows how major patterns of inequality in society produce social stability in some circumstances and social change in others. It stresses how members of privileged groups try to maintain their advantages while subordinate groups struggle to increase theirs. It typically leads to the suggestion that eliminating privilege will lower the level of conflict and increase the sum total of human welfare.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or values, which can range from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Crime

Crime denotes acts that violate laws and are punishable by the state or other authority.

Powerful Groups

Entities in society with significant influence or control over resources, decision-making processes, and policy outcomes.