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psych 4.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dispositional attribution | explaining a persons behavior based on internal traits |
| external locus of control | luck and fate are responsible for outcomes |
| self-fulfilling prophecy | initial belief influences a persons behavior and the expectation comes true |
| actor/observer effect | blame outside factors for you but personal factors for others |
| relative deprivation | discontent from comparing yourself to others - your missing things you deserve |
| situational attribution | external factors are responsible |
| pessimistic explanatory style | explaining negative events using internal causes |
| self-serving bias | my success is from my hard work. my failure is bad luck |
| attribution theory | causes of an event |
| internal locus of control | your actions impact your life |
| optimistic explanatory style | setbacks arent my fault, accomplishments are due to my hard work |
| culture | shared set of beliefs |
| upward social comparison | comparing yourself to someone you see as better |
| explanatory style | explaining any event |
| mere exposure effect | preference because its familiar |
| social comparison | comparing yourself to others |
| lateral social comparison | comparing yourself to someone you see as an equal |
| downward social comparison | comparing yourself to someone you see as less |
| fundamental attribution error | judging others on personality and yourself on external circumstances |