Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Business => Management => Topic started by: JMatthes on Jul 6, 2018
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According to the attribution theory, if a behavior scores high on consensus and distinctiveness, we tend to consider it as an internally caused behavior.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors is known as the confirmation bias.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer to Question 1
FALSE
Explanation: According to the attribution theory, if a behavior scores high on consensus and distinctiveness, we tend to consider it as an externally caused behavior.
Answer to Question 2
FALSE
Explanation: The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors is known as the self-serving bias.