Asked by Nishu Singh on Jul 27, 2024
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Alex is standing in line at Wal-Mart waiting to pay for his purchases. A man cuts in front of the line and drops his items on the counter. Alex says to his friend, "That man is incredibly rude." A social psychologist who is within earshot jots down a note so she can use the example in class. What does she write concerning Alex?
A) He made a situational attribution.
B) He made a dispositional attribution.
C) His remark is based on a stereotype.
D) His remark is considered a collectivistic remark.
Dispositional Attribution
The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors, such as personality traits, rather than external circumstances.
Situational Attribution
The process of interpreting someone's behavior as being caused by the situation or environment they are in, rather than their personal disposition.
Stereotype
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.
- Distinguish between situational attributions and dispositional attributions.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between situational attributions and dispositional attributions.
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