The task of __________ is to explain how people decide and understand the causes of behavior.

Q: How do we explain peoples behavior quizlet?

We generally explain peoples behavior by attributing it to internal dispositions and/or to external situations. In committing the fundamental attribution error, we underestimate the influence of the situation on others actions. When explaining our own behavior, we more often point to the situation.

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What theory seeks to explain how we decide?
How do we explain people's behavior quizlet?
How does social cognition affect behavior?
What is the term for expectations about a future event or behavior that act to increase the likelihood that the event or behavior will occur multiple choice question?

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What theory seeks to explain how we decide?

The theory of personality that seeks to explain how we decide, on the basis of samples of an individual's behavior, what the specific causes of that person's behavior are. Perceived causes of behavior that are based on environmental factors.

How do we explain people's behavior quizlet?

We generally explain people's behavior by attributing it to internal dispositions and/or to external situations. In committing the fundamental attribution error, we underestimate the influence of the situation on others' actions. When explaining our own behavior, we more often point to the situation.

Social cognition refers to our thoughts about and interpretations of ourselves and other people. Over time, we develop schemas and attitudes to help us better understand and more successfully interact with others. Affect refers to the feelings that we experience as part of life and includes both moods and emotions.

What is the term for expectations about a future event or behavior that act to increase the likelihood that the event or behavior will occur multiple choice question?

Self-fulfilling prophecies are expectations about the occurrence of a future event or behavior that act to increase the likelihood the event or behavior will occur.