PSYCH 1N03 Lecture Notes - Fundamental Attribution Error, Physical Attractiveness
7 Jan 2014
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(jones and davis" theory) people make inferences based on three variables: degree of choice, expectation, and the intended consequences of the behaviour. Chose to act in the observed behaviour in question or was randomly chosen/ assigned. Uncommon behaviour gives a lot more information than common behaviour (no reason to make inferences for normal behaviour) Ex: tobacco company advertising advocating lower smoking levels (suspicious) vs familiar person/ family member advocating same position. How you determine if a given behaviour is due to an individual"s personal disposition or the situation and circumstances. Three variables are considered to determine if a behaviour is dispositional or situational: consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus. If yes, can continue to seek explanation for behaviour. No dispositional (driven by his disposition) *tendency to act in a specified way. Often overestimate the role of dispositional factors and underestimate role of situational factors.
