Psychology Unit 4 Flashcards
(5 cards)
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2
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Dispositional attribution
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Explaining things based on someone’s internal qualities. Usually used to explain something good about you.
3
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Situational attribution
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Explaining things based on someone’s situation. Usually used to explain something bad that happened to you.
4
Q
Upward social comparison
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Compare yourself to people above you and think to reach them or go beyond.
5
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Downward social comparison
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Compare yourself to people below you, making you think that you are better than them.
