Attribution Theory Suggests That When We Observe an Individual's Behavior

question 31

Multiple Choice

Attribution theory suggests that when we observe an individual's behavior, we attempt to determine whether it was internally or externally caused. That determination, however, depends largely on three factors. Which of the following is one of these three factors?

• A) stereotyping
• B) consistency
• C) anchoring
• D) rationality
• E) intuition

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Definitions:

Synapse

A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain and body that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing various functions including mood, appetite, and sleep.

Experience-Expectant

Relates to brain development that unfolds as a result of general human experiences that can be expected to occur in any environment.

Brain Development

Brain Development refers to the process of growth and change in the brain's structure and function over the course of a person's life, especially significant during childhood and adolescence.