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attribution theory

attribution theory noun: any theory attempting to explain the process by which individuals explain the causes of behaviour and events.

Noun

attribution theory (plural attribution theories)

  1. Any theory attempting to explain the process by which individuals explain the causes of behaviour and events.

attribution theory meaning in Malay and Indonesian

attribution theory in Malay

theory
teori penyebab

attribution theory in Indonesian

theory
teori atribut

Forms of attribution theory

pluralattribution theories

Questions about attribution theory

What does attribution theory mean?
Attribution theory means any theory attempting to explain the process by which individuals explain the causes of behaviour and events.
What is attribution theory in Malay?
Attribution theory in Malay is teori penyebab. See Attribution theory meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is attribution theory?
Attribution theory is a noun.
What is the plural of attribution theory?
The plural of attribution theory is attribution theories.

Words near attribution theory in the dictionary

  1. attributest
  2. attributeth
  3. attributing
  4. attribution
  5. attribution theories
  6. attribution theory
  7. attributional
  8. attributional complexities
  9. attributional complexity
  10. attributionist
  11. attributionists

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