Asked by Danielle Harris on May 27, 2024
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Our explanations of our own admirable actions are ________ likely to involve situational attributions than our explanations of our own shameful actions. Our explanations of our own actions performed long ago are ________ likely to involve dispositional attributions than our explanations of our own very recent actions.
A) less; less
B) more; more
C) less; more
D) more; less
Situational Attributions
The process of attributing a person's behavior to external or environmental factors.
Dispositional Attributions
The tendency to attribute people's behaviors to their internal qualities rather than to situational factors.
Admirable Actions
Behaviors or deeds that are commendable or worthy of admiration.
- Understand the concept of attribution and how it applies to explaining one’s own and others' behaviors.
- Comprehend the influences of situational and dispositional factors on behavior.
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CHELSEY LOCKEYJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
When explaining our own admirable actions, we are more likely to attribute them to our own character or disposition (dispositional attributions) rather than to the situation. Conversely, we are more inclined to attribute our own shameful actions to the situation (situational attributions) to mitigate personal responsibility. Over time, we are more likely to view our past actions (especially the distant ones) as reflections of our character (dispositional attributions) rather than being influenced by the specific circumstances of the moment.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of attribution and how it applies to explaining one’s own and others' behaviors.
- Comprehend the influences of situational and dispositional factors on behavior.