Atribúcie

Atribúcie refers to the process of assigning causes or explanations to events, behaviors, or outcomes. It is a fundamental cognitive process that helps individuals understand their world and the actions of others. This concept is central to social psychology, where it is used to explain how people perceive and interpret social situations.

Theories of attribution, such as Fritz Heider's attribution theory and Harold Kelley's covariation model, explore the different factors people consider when making attributions. These factors often include internal (dispositional) attributions, which relate to a person's personality or character, and external (situational) attributions, which focus on the environment or circumstances.

Common attributional biases, such as the fundamental attribution error (overemphasizing internal factors for others' behavior) and the self-serving bias (attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external ones), demonstrate systematic deviations in how people make attributions. Understanding these processes and biases is crucial for comprehending interpersonal interactions, judgments, and decision-making. The study of attribution sheds light on how we construct meaning and navigate our social reality.