Attribution Theory
Cognitive Bias
In Brief
Examines whether a behavior is situationally or dispositionally caused.
External / Given
Luck, Led, Coerced = Erratic.
Internal / Earned
Effort, Skill = Stable.
Quotes
“Attribution is the reason we give for winning or losing.” ~ Anonymous
“Attribution is fertile ground for transference. If you are working harder than your client, Stop!” ~ Unknown
Resources
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Websites
Simplypsychology.org
Changingminds.org
Verywellmind.com
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Movies
The Devil Wears Prada
Grand Torino
Mean Girls
The Breakfast Club
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Books
Books Attribution Theory
~S. Graham, V. Folkes
Attribution Theory
~B. Weiner
Black Box Thinking
~M. Syed
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Attribution Pros
Common-sense psychology. Examines actor-observer bias and context.
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Attribution Cons
Self-serving. We tend to attribute success to personal attributes and failures, to situations.
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