PSYCH 1X03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Physical Attractiveness, Personal Taste, Stroop Effect
10 Jan 2018
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For every observed behaviour, there are many possible motivating factors. We quickly and automatically form impressions based on observed behaviour. Correspondent inference theory: you actively analyze a person"s behaviour to make inferences based on three variables. *describes how people make attribution about someone"s behaviour: degree of choice. The degree of choice in the person choosing to act in a particular way: expectation. Uncommon behaviour gives a lot more info than common behaviour. *if person behaves in a way typical to what you would expect, less info is available to infer the cause of the behaviour intended consequences of the behaviour. Consider the intentions and motives behind a particular behaviours. Covariation theory: how a person"s behaviour can be attributed to either personal dispositional (based on personality) or situational (based on the environment) circumstances: consistency. Does the individual usually behave this way: distinctiveness. No= problem driven by the person"s disposition: consensus.
