PSYC.SS.13.A
Describe how attributions affect explanations of behavior.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- describe (how attributions affect explanations of behavior) #dok2
- analyze (the influence of attributions on reasoning about behavior) #dok3
- explain (connections between attributions and behavior) #dok2
- differentiate (types of attributions, such as internal and external) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define attribution and explain its meaning in psychology. #dok1
- I can describe how attributions can affect explanations of behavior. #dok2
- I can differentiate between types of attributions, such as internal and external. #dok2
- I can analyze how making different attributions leads to different interpretations of behavior. #dok3
- I can evaluate the impact of attributional reasoning on understanding and judging others. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The explanations people give for behavior—attributions—significantly influence their understanding of themselves and others.
- Attribution processes are central to interpreting, judging, and responding to social situations.
Essential Questions
- What are attributions and how do they shape how we explain the behavior of others?
- How do personal biases and cultural norms influence the types of attributions we make?
- In what ways can attributions lead to misunderstandings or incorrect judgments about others?
- Why is it important to distinguish between internal and external attributions?
- How does changing our attributions alter our responses to people's actions?