A Plumber Who Sets His Own Work Schedule Is an Example

question 89

Multiple Choice

A plumber who sets his own work schedule is an example of:

• A) Independent Contractor
• B) Employee
• C) Employer
• D) Freelancer

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The inference that an event or a person's behavior is due to personal factors such as traits, abilities, or feelings.

External Attribution

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to situational factors outside of their control, rather than internal characteristics.

Harold Kelley

A psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology, especially in the areas of attribution theory and the covariance model.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A theoretical game in economics and psychology that illustrates why two individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.