Asked by plenert haley on Jun 08, 2024

verifed

Verified

The process of assigning causes to someone's behavior (including one's own) is known as

A) cognitive dissonance.
B) group polarization.
C) attribution.
D) bias.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others.

Assigning Causes

The process of attributing reasons or explanations to events, actions, or outcomes, often to understand or predict behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

  • Comprehend the principle of attribution and its uses within the realm of social psychology.
verifed

Verified Answer

SS
Sooraj SinghJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Attribution refers to the process of assigning causes to someone's behavior, including one's own. Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort one experiences when their beliefs and behaviors do not align. Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussion to result in more extreme views. Bias refers to a preference or inclination towards a particular perspective or belief.