Asked by
Johan Dixon
on Oct 26, 2024
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Jennifer seems alert and interested during her literature class. You are likely to attribute her behavior to an external cause (as opposed to an internal cause) if
A) you have never met Jennifer before today.
B) most other students in the class seem alert and interested also.
C) Jennifer has seemed interested every day throughout the semester.
D) Jennifer seems equally interested in her other classes also.
External Cause
Any factor or event originating outside an individual that significantly affects behaviors, outcomes, or circumstances.
Internal Cause
Factors within a person, such as traits, beliefs, or desires, that lead to their behavior or actions.
Literature Class
An academic course focusing on the study, analysis, and interpretation of written works, such as poems, novels, and plays.
- Differentiate attributions by categorizing them into internal and external.
Verified Answer
EG
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate attributions by categorizing them into internal and external.