1st Edition
Attribution An Introduction to Theories, Research and Applications
By Friedrich Försterling
Copyright 2001
256 Pages
by
Psychology Press
256 Pages
by
Psychology Press
256 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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Attribution concerns the scientific study of naive theories and common-sense explanations. This text provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the field, combining comprehensive coverage of the fundamental theoretical ideas and most significant research with an overview of more recent developments.
The author begins with a broad overview of the central questions and basic assumptions... Read more
Series Preface. Introduction. Part I: Central Questions and Basic Assumptions. The Topics of Attribution Research. When do We Make Attributions? Part II: Antecedents of Perceived Causality. Heider's Analysis of Naive Psychology. Antecedents of Phenomenal Causality. Antecedents of Attributions to Intention. Covariation-based Causal Inferences. Configuration Concepts. Shortcomings and Errors in the Attribution Process. Part III: Consequences of Causal Attributions. Intrapersonal Consequences. Interpersonal Consequences. Part IV: The Communication of Attributions. Language and Causal Explanations. Indirect Communication of Attributions. Part V: Applications of Attribution Principles. Attributional Retraining. Conclusions. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Friedrich Forsterling is Professor of Psychologyat the Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, Germany. His previous publications include Attribution Theory in Clinical Psychology (John Wiley & sons).
'... a very well-written book which will provide a very good introduction to attribution theory.' - Denis Hilton, Université de Toulouse
'This book provides a map of the terrain that will be invaluable to students and scholars beginning journeys through the sprawling attribution literature as well as to long dwellers there who have become disoriented.' - Michael Morris, Stanford University
