Attribution theory was designed to account for

A) the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others.
B) the impact of both heredity and environment on social behavior.
C) the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations.
D) how people explain others' behavior.

Attribution Theory

The theory that we explain someone’s behavior by crediting either the situation or the person’s disposition.

Social Behavior

Refers to how individuals interact with each other within a society, encompassing both cooperative and competitive actions.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.