Weiner's theory predicts that it is adaptive for children to attribute their successes to _____ causes and their failures to _____ causes

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Weiner's theory of attribution suggests that it is most adaptive for individuals to attribute their successes to internal, stable factors (such as ability) because it enhances self-esteem and expectations of future success. Conversely, attributing failures to internal, unstable factors (such as effort) allows for the possibility of improvement and does not harm self-esteem as much.

Weiner's Theory Predicts That It Is Adaptive for Children to Attribute