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Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University: Attribution Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Course notes explaining what attribution theory is and three different models of attribution theory. These include the Correspondent Inference Theory of Heider and Jones, Harold Kelley's Covariation Model, and Weiner's Model of...
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Univ of Oregon: Attributions as Behavior Explanations: Toward a New Theory [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly paper proposes a new attribution theory which is based on the premise that forming an attribution means providing an explanation of something, particularly of behavior. The author first looks at classic attribution theory,...
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National Highway Traffic Safety: Social Cognition

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses social cognition related to traffic safety strategies and youth characteristics. Some topics discussed are attribution, social schemata, and scripts.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: In Group/out Group: Relationships and Attitudes: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand ways in which group membership affects people's perceptions and actions towards their own and other groups. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "In-Group/Out-Group: Relationships and...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Attribution Bias: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept of attribution bias. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Attribution Bias."
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All Psych: Chapter 8: Section 2: Our View of Self and Others

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at attribution theory, and error and bias in interpreting the behavior of others. Goes on to list and describe factors that influence attraction to others.
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Simply Psychology: Social Psychology: Attribution Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what attribution theory is and two major models, including the Correspondent Inference Theory and the Covariation Model.
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Simply Psychology: Social Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what social psychology is, its history, and significant leaders in the field and the theories they developed.
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Changing Minds: Actor: Observer Difference

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides an explanation of the actor/observer bias as a theory. Also provided is a small piece of information about research done to support the theory and also links to related information.