Attribution theory and a limitation: Give examples
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What attribution theory would most apply to someone who is forgetful, clumsy, overly apologetic, and distracted when he is not usually like this. Then describe one limitation of the theory in explaining the behavior.
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Your discussion is 249 words (two paragraph) and a reference and explains the attribution theory and a limitation.
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Attribution theory says that people try to find causal explanations for behavior. These attributions can be internal, like personality traits, or external causes, like your best friend moving away.
So, someone who is not usually forgetful, clumsy, overly apologetic or distracted but surprisingly starts acting this way, may try to find a reason for the change. Since this is a sudden ...
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