Scenario Analysis of Attribution Theory

Hard Unit 9: Social Psychology Attribution Theory

Attribution Theory helps us understand how we interpret behaviors of others and ourselves. Consider the following scenario: Sarah, a long-time friend, forgets your birthday and doesn't respond to your texts for a week. You are initially upset and think that Sarah does not care about your friendship. However, later you find out she was overwhelmed with work and had a family emergency.

Based on this scenario, which of the following statements best reflects the concept of attribution, particularly the internal and external factors considered?

You attribute Sarah's behavior to her character, believing she is a self-centered person.

You attribute Sarah's behavior to the stress she faced from her external circumstances.

You conclude that Sarah values her job over her friendships.

You believe that Sarah has always been forgetful, thus she acted according to her personality.

You think Sarah's forgetfulness is a sign of her growing indifference towards your friendship.

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