Chapter 14

Question 1

Dispositional Attribution

Answer 1

factors outside the person doing the action, such as peer pressure

Question 2

Situational Attribution

Answer 2

the persons’ stable, enduring traits, personality, abilities, and emotions

Question 3

Collectivists Viewpoint

Answer 3

1. The behavior of others is attributed more to the situation
2. Credit for successes is given more to others
3. Blame for failures is taken on oneself.

Question 4

Individualist Viewpoints

Answer 4

1. Behavior of others is attributed to disposition
2. Takes credit for success
3. Blames others for personal failures

Question 5

Social-cognitive mechanisms that affect our attitudes

Answer 5

Foot-in-the-door Phenomenon, Effects of Playing a Role, and Cognitive Dissonance

Question 6

Social Psychology

Answer 6

include Personality Psychologists and Social Psychologists