Attribution Theory (Weiner)

06/06/2025 17 min

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Attribution theory
We examine its historical development and applications across various fields. The theory posits that individuals seek to understand the causes of events, particularly successes and failures, influencing subsequent emotions and behaviours. Several sources analyse how these attributions are made, highlighting biases and contextual factors. Applications are explored in education, consumer psychology, and even the analysis of magic tricks, demonstrating the theory's breadth. A final source investigates the adoption of refurbished apparel, applying attribution theory to understand consumer intentions.

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