Question

Which of the following theories consists of the three elements—locus, control, and stability?

a. Attribution theory
b. Expectancy/disconfirmation theory
c. Equity theory
d. Balance theory
e. Self-perception theory

Answer 1

Attribution theory is concerned with how people interpret and explain events, especially events that are unexpected, negative, or involve the behavior of other people. According to attribution theory, people make attributions (i.e., explanations) for events based on three elements:

Step-by-step explanation:

Locus: whether the cause of the event is attributed to internal factors (e.g., personal traits, abilities, effort) or external factors (e.g., situational factors, luck, chance).

Control: whether the cause of the event is attributed to factors that the individual has control over or not.

Stability: whether the cause of the event is attributed to stable or unstable factors (i.e., factors that are consistent over time or vary from situation to situation).