Using an Attribution Theory Perspective, Explain the Nature of Internal

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Essay

Using an attribution theory perspective, explain the nature of internal and external attributions. What is the fundamental attribution error? What is the self-serving bias? Why is knowledge of these attribution errors important to managers?

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Definitions:

Day Residue

Elements from daily experiences that are leftover in the mind and can influence dreams and thoughts.

Freud's Concept

Theories developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize the role of the unconscious mind, intrapsychic conflicts, and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Nightmare

A disturbing dream that can cause feelings of fear, distress, or anxiety, often waking the sleeper.

Monsters

Fictional creatures typically characterized by their frightening appearances or malevolent actions, often found in mythology, folklore, and horror fiction.