Question

1. choose the best answer.

____ is associating external or internal causes to explain another’s behavior.
attribution
bias
internalization
scapegoating

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Attribution: The process of assigning external (situational) or internal (dispositional) causes to explain others' behavior. This matches the description.
• Bias: Involves unfair preferences or prejudices, not explaining behavior via causes.
• Internalization: Refers to adopting norms/values, not explaining behavior causes.
• Scapegoating: Blaming others for problems, not explaining behavior causes.

Answer:

A. Attribution