Explain What Psychologists Mean When They Talk About Attributions

Essay

Explain what psychologists mean when they talk about attributions. Then:
a. Explain how students' responses to failure are likely to be different when they attribute that failure to a controllable cause or to an uncontrollable one. Give a concrete example to illustrate your explanation.
b. Describe three specific strategies you might use to foster more productive attributions in your students. In each case,explain why you think the strategy will be effective.