Perception Activity
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Perception Activity
Part I: For each scenario below, form an attribution (explanation) for the behavior, indicate whether it is an internal or external attribution, and explain why.
1.
Joe stood up Jane for a date. Joe is picky about who he spends his time with and has been known to stand people up before. This is the first time Jane has been stood up.
Attribution about Joe’s behavior:
Circle one:
Internal
External
Explain Joe’s behavior in terms of the following:
Locus:
Stability:
Control:
2.
Tina just shared some juicy and shocking gossip about Alex that she promised not to share. Tina is a quiet and introverted person who typically doesn’t have a lot to say. Her friends were surprised to hear the gossip from Tina of all people.
Attribution about Tina’s behavior:
Circle one:
Internal
External
Explain Tina’s behavior in terms of the following:
Locus:
Stability:
Control:
3.
Haley is super nervous before giving a speech. She is typically an outgoing person who loves talking with people one-on-one or in small groups but last time Haley gave a speech, she almost threw up because she was so nervous. The other two people on the podium who are giving speeches are acting nervous too.
Attribution about Haley’s behavior:
Circle one:
Internal
External
Explain Haley’s behavior in terms of the following:
Locus:
Stability:
Control:
4.
Eli had a really poor job interview. Afterwards he was annoyed with himself for forgetting about some really great examples he had of his work ethic. He also couldn’t believe he forgot to rehearse a good answer for the question about what his “greatest weakness” might be. What kind of attribution is Eli making?
Attribution about Eli’s behavior:
Circle one:
Internal
External
Explain Eli’s behavior in terms of the following:
Locus:
Stability:
Control:
Part II: Create an interpersonal communication example for each of the following:
1.
Fundamental attribution error
2.
Self-serving bias
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