Which of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions of attribution theory?

A) all behavior is dispositional
B) people attempt to determine the causes of their own behavior and that of others
C) rules exist which can explain how people attribute behavior
D) the causes attributed to particular behaviors will influence subsequent behaviors

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory focused on how people interpret and identify the causes of others’ behavior, attributing it to either internal dispositions or external situations.

Basic Assumptions

Fundamental beliefs or principles that are accepted as true without proof and form the basis for reasoning or behavior.

Dispositional

pertaining to stable characteristics or traits of an individual that influence their behaviors and attitudes.