One of your professors has apparently just lost his job.Suppose that the campus newspaper publishes an article about it, invoking external, stable attributions.Which of the following might be the headline of the article?
A)'Unlucky series of misunderstandings leads to professor being fired'
B)'Another great professor let go as a result of budget cuts'
C)'Inappropriate conduct causes professor's demise'
D)'When professors get lazy, consequences can be extreme'

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

option B invokes an external attribution (budget cuts) which suggests that the professor's job loss was not necessarily due to their own incompetence or flaws, but rather due to external factors beyond their control. Options A and C invoke stable attributions by implying that there were consistent and ongoing issues directly related to the professor's behavior or performance. Option D invokes an internal attribution, suggesting that the professor's laziness led to their job loss.

One of Your Professors Has Apparently Just Lost His Job