Which of the following statements is true of making attributions?
a. Dispositional attribution improves the understanding between individuals.
b. Situational attribution increases animosity between individuals.
c. Making attributions decreases uncertainty between individuals.
d. Attributions are solely based on a person’s physical appearance.
c. Making attributions decreases uncertainty between individuals.
When we see someone acting in a certain way, we try to figure out why. Your attribution reduces your uncertainty by answering your question.
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