Attribution Beliefs

Refer to your paper copy of Activity #16. Which of the following gets your credit or blame?

• Your innate ability (e.g., "I'm a really smart person," or "I just really can't do math." )

• Other people (e.g., teachers, advisors, friends)

• Your effort (e.g., "I always try my hardest.")

• Luck (e.g., "I had a bad day.")

On the next page you will look at how crediting or blaming uncontrollable factors (innate ability, luck, other people) can affect your motivation.