In Heider's attribution theory, attributions are dichotomousthat ...

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In Heider's attribution theory, attributions are dichotomousthat is, there are two possible attributions a person can make about another's behavior.
 
  Describe both of these types of attributions, and then provide an example of each type of attribution one could make about why someone is running late for a meeting.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Darwin's evolutionary perspective on nonverbal communication of emotion led him to predict that facial expressions were
 
  a. specific to particular cultures.
  b. related to physiological reactions that proved to be a useful way to respond to a particular type of stimulus.
  c. a way to increase but not decrease input through senses such as vision and smell.
  d. universal across all animal species.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: In Heider's model, people can make either internal or external attributions. Internal attributions are inferences that behavior is due to something about the person such as attitude, character, or personality. External attributions are inferences that behavior is due to something about the situation. Examples of internal attributions should be something about the person running late him- or herself, such as: they are lazy and oversleep a lot; they are careless; they took too long getting ready; they are inconsiderate. Examples of external attributions should be something outside of the person, such as: delayed by a train; bus or train was late; lots of traffic; got pulled over; stopped by a supervisor; had to deal with a sick child; car trouble.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

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