Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive statement?

• A)​The average high temperature in Miami, Florida in February is lower than the average high temperature in Chicago, Illinois.
• B)​An increase in cigarette smoking will lead to a decrease in the likelihood of getting lung cancer.
• C)​30 minutes of exercise three or more times per week will decrease the occurrence of heart disease.
• D)​all of the above

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Definitions:

Kelley's Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior based on observed evidence and situational factors.

Low Distinctiveness

A concept in attribution theory where an individual's behavior is similar across different situations, leading to internal attributions about the person's characteristics.

Kelley's Covariation

A model that suggests an individual's behavior is explained by situational factors or the individual's disposition, based on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics or traits of the individual.