We attribute others behaviors to certain causes and we do so by observing others actions. To gain understanding we analyze the causes of an action or behavior (Galvin, 2011, pg.111). Hector believes that Richard is late to work because Richard he is an Assistant Manger and feels he can “make his own hours”. Hector attributes Richard being promoted as the cause of Richard being late. This shows us how Hector is trying to make sense Richard’s actions. According to Fized, the attributions that we make can be internal or external (Malle). These sources of behaviors are called Casual Lioci (Galvin, 2011, pg.111). Internal attributions are dispositional, meaning that the person is acting in a certain way because of personal factors such mood, character or personality (Malle). External attributions are situational, which means that the person is acting in a certain way because of the situation. Hector attributes internal factors for Richard’s behavior. Even though this may not be reality, it’s easy for an individual to attribute internal factors to another individual’s behaviors instead of our own. (Braithwaite & Manusov, 2008,
We attribute others behaviors to certain causes and we do so by observing others actions. To gain understanding we analyze the causes of an action or behavior (Galvin, 2011, pg.111). Hector believes that Richard is late to work because Richard he is an Assistant Manger and feels he can “make his own hours”. Hector attributes Richard being promoted as the cause of Richard being late. This shows us how Hector is trying to make sense Richard’s actions. According to Fized, the attributions that we make can be internal or external (Malle). These sources of behaviors are called Casual Lioci (Galvin, 2011, pg.111). Internal attributions are dispositional, meaning that the person is acting in a certain way because of personal factors such mood, character or personality (Malle). External attributions are situational, which means that the person is acting in a certain way because of the situation. Hector attributes internal factors for Richard’s behavior. Even though this may not be reality, it’s easy for an individual to attribute internal factors to another individual’s behaviors instead of our own. (Braithwaite & Manusov, 2008,