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Shippensburg University: Attribution Theory

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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 Achievement Attributions. Also points out three attributional styles that can affect one's mental health - optimistic, pessimistic, and learned helplessness.

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attributional style, correspondent inference theory of heider and jones, harold kelley’s covariation model, shippensburg university: social psychology: attribution theory, weiner’s model of achievement attributions, attribution theory
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