10
QuizMultiple Choice

Attribution Theory

Question 10 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Uriela is walking to school. Daniel pushes her aside as he runs down the street. Uriela becomes upset with Daniel because she believes his behavior was caused by his rudeness. What kind of attribution has Uriela assigned to explain Daniel’s behavior?

Answer
A
a stable internal attribution
B
an unstable internal attribution
C
a stable external attribution
D
an unstable external attribution

Explanation

Uriela explains Daniel’s behavior as caused by his rudeness, which is a personal characteristic within Daniel, so it is an internal attribution. She treats that characteristic as lasting rather than temporary, making it stable. Therefore, the best answer is “a stable internal attribution.”

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