Question

Which of the following is a difference between internal attributions and external attributions? a. Internal attributions are those in which behavior is thought to be voluntary or under the control of the individual, whereas external attributions are those in which behavior is thought to be involuntary and beyond of the control of the individual. b. External attributions result in the fundamental attribution error, whereas internal attributions result in the defensive bias. c. External attributions stimulate effective communication in organizations, whereas internal attributions present a significant challenge to effective communication in organizations. d. Internal attributions are typically used by workers, whereas external attributions are typically used by managers.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Internal attributions are those in which behavior is thought to be voluntary or under the control of the individual, whereas external attributions are those in which behavior is thought to be involuntary and beyond of the control of the individual.

Explanation:

The right option is stated above. It is a basic human need to know the reasons why others do what they do. According to the Attribution Theory, there are two main reasons with which we explain the behavior of other people. We make an internal attribution when we attribute mistakes to the characteristics or traits of an individual. We make an external attribution when we blame the circumstances that are beyond control.