SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ATTRIBUTION ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS
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Someone who did not get chosen to be a captain on the team and decides to work harder and support the appointed captain.
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Someone that just got a lesser grade on their test and decides to go to the teacher to ask what they need to do to be better prepared for the next test.
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Someone who got told that they can’t go to the football game and argues with their parents
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is an example of someone with a NEGATIVE attitude? Someone who did not get chosen to be a captain on the team and decides to work harder and support the appointed captain. Someone who got told that they can’t go to the football game and argues with their parents.
Detailed explanation-2: -A negative attitude can manifest itself in many ways. Some of the characteristics of pessimism are negative self-talk, blaming others, comparing oneself to others, having unrealistic expectations, demonstrating a lack of perseverance, and holding on to past experiences.
Detailed explanation-3: -Attitudes can include up to three components: cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. Example: Jane believes that smoking is unhealthy, feels disgusted when people smoke around her, and avoids being in situations where people smoke.
Detailed explanation-4: -Positive: I will always try my best to achieve my aim. 3) Negative: She keeps on giving lectures to everyone. Positive: She is an inspiring personality and always helps others. 4) Negative: I have already given my best.