Attribution Factors in Student Performance

Hard Unit 9: Social Psychology Attribution Theory

During an evaluation of student performance in a university setting, a professor notices that two students, Alex and Jamie, have significantly different exam scores. Alex worked diligently throughout the semester, actively participated in class discussions, and prepared extensively. In contrast, Jamie frequently missed classes, appeared disengaged during lessons, and did not study adequately. When discussing these results with their peers, the professor states, 'Alex succeeded because he is naturally intelligent and has a strong work ethic, while Jamie failed due to a lack of effort and poor time management.'

Based on the attribution theory, which of the following most accurately describes the professor's attributions regarding Alex's success and Jamie's failure?

The professor attributes Alex's success to internal factors and Jamie's failure to external factors.

The professor attributes both Alex's and Jamie's performance solely to their innate abilities.

The professor attributes Alex's success to external circumstances and Jamie's failure due to internal causes.

The professor considers both Alex's and Jamie's performances to be a result of situational factors.

The professor attributes Alex's success to internal dispositions while attributing Jamie's failure to internal and external factors.

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