When a Person Assigns Causes to Another Individual's Behaviour and Assumes

question 73

Multiple Choice

When a person assigns causes to another individual's behaviour and assumes that the behaviour is due to that individual's personal characteristics,a(n) ________ is made.

• A)situational attribution
• B)internal attribution
• C)attribution error
• D)external attribution

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli which, when introduced after a behavior, increase the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Unpleasant stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Operant Responding

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Operant Conditioning

An approach to learning in which behavior strength is shaped by either reinforcing positive actions or administering punishments.