Asked by Alberto, Jr Martinez on Jul 14, 2024

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A) Explain the difference between a personal and situational attribution.
B) Explain how making a personal attribution influences the just world hypothesis.

Personal Attribution

The process of attributing one's own behaviors or the behaviors of others to personal characteristics or dispositions.

Situational Attribution

The process of ascribing behavior to external factors, circumstances, or the environment.

Just World Hypothesis

The Just World Hypothesis is the belief that the world is a fair place and that people get what they deserve.

  • Distinguish between personal and situational attributions and their effects on perception.
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Maria SimentalJul 19, 2024
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A) A personal attribution is when we explain outcomes based on internal factors such as personality.A situational attribution is when we explain outcomes based on external factors such as situations,environment,luck,or the actions of others.
B) The just world hypothesis is when we make internal/personal attributions about a victim,such that the victim must have done something to justify what happened to him or her.This makes the act seem understandable and more justified and makes the world seem safer and saner.