Research on attribution theory suggests that:
a. actors tend to make dispositional attributions for their own behavior
b. actors tend to attribute their own behavior to situational factors
c. observers tend to attribute the behavior of an actor to situational factors
d. observers tend to focus on internal rather than external factors
b
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Historians tell us that all of Abraham Lincoln's personality was dominated by the trait of honesty, which, according to Allport, would mean that this trait is a __________ trait
a. common b. cardinal c. source d. primary
The cognitive perspective of psychology emphasizes mental processes in certain areas of behavior including language and problem solving
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Sometimes another unavoidable topic is on our mind when others try to talk to us. _________is another type of barrier that interferes with our ability to pay attention
a. Emotional noise b. Cognitive distraction c. Noise d. Information overload
Although this theory has not been supported empirically, it was once believed that Black students in the inner city who do well in school
A. are likely to be respected by the White students but not by their Black peers. B. are more likely than their White counterparts to attend college. C. may be criticized by their peers who say they are "acting White." D. are usually respected by the other high-achieving students.