Understanding Internal Attribution

Easy Unit 9: Social Psychology Attribution Theory

Attribution Theory helps us understand how individuals interpret and explain the behaviors of others and themselves. This psychological theory focuses on how we attribute causes to behavioral outcomes, distinguishing between internal (dispositional) attributions and external (situational) attributions. For example, if a student receives a poor grade on a test, they might either attribute their failure to a lack of preparation (internal attribution) or to a difficult exam (external attribution).

Considering the above context, which of the following examples best represents an internal attribution?

The student believes they did poorly on the exam because the teacher did not cover the material.

The student thinks they failed because they did not study enough.

The student attributes their success to having an easier exam format this year.

The student reasons that their classmates did not pass due to the classroom being too noisy.

The student concludes that the test was unfair and overly complicated.

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