When people develop explanations of behavior based on things inside themselves or others, this is know as a

a. situational attribution.
b. causal attribution.
c. causation.
d. dispositional attribution.


ANSWER: d

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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In Erikson's model, the years from about 6 to the beginning of puberty is sometimes known as the

A. elementary age. B. pre-pubescent precocious age. C. industrial age. D. age of control and adequacy.

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Positive step-parenting experiences are more likely to happen when stepfathers:

A. are supported by their wives in their involvement with and discipline of stepchildren. B. communicate often and well with their stepchildren. C. have prior, involved parenting experience with their natural children. D. all of these answers are correct.

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What is the poverty line based on? What are criticisms that are sometimes made of this measure? What are the counterarguments?

What will be an ideal response?

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