How does one decide to make an internal or external attribution?
Q. Our impressions of others often are based on how we attribute qualities of their personality. give examples of internal versus external causes of attribution
Asked by mommaschu - Mon Nov 13 10:28:23 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The previous answerer did a really good job. I would just add that first, we dont' usually "decide" to make a certain type of attribution; we just do it. And, most of us make the fundamental attribution "bias" (it has changed from "error") the previous answerer referenced (we attribute the behavior of others to internal causes, of ourselves to external causes). This is generally because we know more about the external factors influencing our own lives than we do about those of others. If you are talking about changing your tendency to "bias" your attributions, this will take a conscious effort to overcome the "natural" tendency. Whenever you observe someone else's behavior, make mental note of the assumptions you are making. Generally you… [cont.]
Answered by jurydoc - Mon Nov 13 11:12:36 2006

Is there such a thing as " Central Attribution"?
Q. In "Attribution Theory" there is internal and external attribution. Is there such a thing as "Central Attribution" where a combination of the above two prevail?
Asked by jimmyorawe - Mon Dec 4 16:19:02 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yes
Answered by wolfe_tone43 - Wed Dec 6 04:24:02 2006

The attribution that explains that behaviors come from factors people can or cannot control is know as?
Q. The attribution that explains that behaviors come from factors people can control or from those people cannot control is known as: a. Locus b. Stability c. Scope d. Responsibility e. None of the above
Asked by abluebook - Wed Jun 27 15:41:00 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. a. The full term is "Locus of Control".
Answered by trail guy - Thu Jun 28 10:34:46 2007