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This study guide explains attribution theory, which focuses on how individuals interpret events and behaviors. It covers the three-stage process of attribution, key factors affecting attributions for achievement, and the application of attribution theory in various fields such as education, law, and healthcare.
What's inside
- Introduction to attribution theory
- Three-stage process of attribution
- Key factors affecting attributions for achievement
- Causal dimensions: locus of control, stability, and controllability
- Applications of attribution theory in education, law, and healthcare
Who it is for: Students of psychology, social psychology, and related fields. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Attribution theory explains how people interpret events and behaviours. It helps understand how this relates to thinking and behaviour. It is a major research paradigm in social psychology.
Theory's origins and process
Attribution theory began with Heider. Weiner and colleagues developed it further. A three-stage process underlies an attribution. This involves perceiving behaviour, believing it was intentional, and determining if it was forced.
Weiner's focus on achievement
Weiner focused on achievement. He identified four key factors affecting attributions for achievement. These are ability, effort, task difficulty, and luck. Attributions are classified along three causal dimensions.
Causal dimensions and motivation
The three causal dimensions are locus of control, stability, and controllability. Attribution theory is closely associated with the concept of motivation. It also relates to script theory and differencing.
Applications and self-concept
Weiner's theory has been applied in education, law, clinical psychology, and health care. There is a strong relationship between self-concept and achievement. Students' attributions for success and failure vary.
Key terms
- Attribution theory
- The study of how individuals interpret events and behaviours.
- Locus of control
- Whether causes are internal or external to the person.
- Stability
- Whether causes change over time or not.
- Controllability
- Whether causes can be controlled by the person.
- Script theory
- A theory related to attribution theory.
- Differencing
- A process related to attribution theory.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the three stages of an attribution?
- How does attribution theory relate to motivation?
- What are the three causal dimensions of attributions?
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