Question

A(n) ____________ attribution is one which locates the cause of some behaviour as being within the perceiver, i.e., due to personality, mood, attributes, or abilities.
a. external

b. situational

c. internal

d. outward

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Internal

Explanation:

In psychology and related fields, attribution occurs as individuals explain events, behaviors or results. In this context, attribution can be either internal or external. In the case of external or situational attribution, individuals believe external factors that cannot be controlled cause an event, for example, someone believes a car accident was caused by the weather conditions rather than by the ability of the drivers involved.

On the other hand, in internal or dispositional attribution, the cause of an event or behavior is within individuals and this can be controlled, for example, someone thinks he performed great in a test because he is very smart. This attribution is related to personality, abilities, etc. of the individual. According to this, it is internal attribution the one that locates the cause of some behavior within the perceiver or individual.