According to the Attribution Theory, If a Behavior Scores ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to the attribution theory, if a behavior scores ________, we tend to attribute it to external causes.

• A) low on distinctiveness
• B) low on adaptability
• C) low on consistency
• D) high on stability
• E) low on consensus

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Definitions:

Remembered Event

An event from the past that is recalled from memory, which can be subject to biases and alterations over time.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Echoic

Pertaining to auditory processing, specifically the memory system that retains auditory information.