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Situational attribution (external)
A causal explanation using evidence from the situation a person is in. "Matt ate the ice cream because it was hot outside."
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Dispositional attribution (internal)
Situational attribution (external)
Influences on attributions (explanations)
Fundamental Attribution Error
Self-Serving Bias
When explaining why someone performed poorly on a test, which of the following is an example of a dispositional attribution?
Which of the following is an example of a situational attribution for someone arriving late to a meeting?
Which of the following is an example of a dispositional attribution for someone getting a promotion at work?
Which of the following is an example of a situational attribution for someone failing to meet a project deadline?
Three Dimensions of Attribution (Weiner, 1979)
Sources of Bias in Attribution
Attribution Theory (Blame)
Dispositional attribution (internal)
Situational attribution (external)
Two employees, Sam and Chloe, are passed over for the same promotion. Sam believes, 'I didn't get the promotion because I lack the advanced skills needed for that role.' Chloe believes, 'I didn't get the promotion because the manager has personal favorites.' What is the fundamental difference in how Sam and Chloe perceive the cause of this outcome?