The 'Trait' of Ascribing Traits: Individual Differences in the Tendency to Trait Ascription.
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| Title: | The 'Trait' of Ascribing Traits: Individual Differences in the Tendency to Trait Ascription. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Funder, David C. |
| Source: | Journal of Research in Personality. Sep 1980 14(3):376-385. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 1980 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Attribution Theory, Correlation, Emotional Adjustment, Empathy, Individual Differences, Personality Assessment, Personality Traits, Responses, Self Concept |
| Abstract: | Results suggest that some people ascribe traits more often and indicate "depends on the situation" less often than do others. Personality correlates of this tendency indicate that it is associated with poor psychological adjustment and an extreme response style. (Author) |
| Entry Date: | 1981 |
| Accession Number: | EJ229874 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Results suggest that some people ascribe traits more often and indicate "depends on the situation" less often than do others. Personality correlates of this tendency indicate that it is associated with poor psychological adjustment and an extreme response style. (Author) |
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