In everyday life, people need to interpret others' behaviour in order to navigate themselves in social environment and react appropriately. The explanations of behaviour causes (of both others and our own) are called attributions. We make them to achieve some degree of cognitive control over others; in this way we can both predict their behaviour and get ready to make an appropriate response.
In this post I will talk about two main types of attributions: external and internal. I will also explain the basics of four main theories of attribution. Attribution Errors and cultural variations will also be discussed. So, a lot to go through today - let's get started!
In this post I will talk about two main types of attributions: external and internal. I will also explain the basics of four main theories of attribution. Attribution Errors and cultural variations will also be discussed. So, a lot to go through today - let's get started!