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Attractor refers to a fractal structure with noninteger dimensionality whose shape is shown in phase space and to which trajectories are attracted.

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Deutsch: Attribut / Español: Atributo / Português: Atributo / Français: Attribut / Italiano: Attributo /

Attribute is a characteristic of a person or a thing.

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Attribution refers to an inference about the cause of our own or another’s behaviour.

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Deutsch: Attributionsverzerrung / Español: Sesgo de Atribución / Português: Viés de Atribuição / Français: Biais d'Attribution / Italiano: Pregiudizio di Attribuzione

The concept of Attribution Bias describes systematic errors in how individuals explain the causes of behaviors or events. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in social psychology, influencing interpersonal relationships, workplace dynamics, and even societal perceptions. Understanding these biases helps mitigate misjudgments and fosters more accurate interpretations of human actions.

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Attribution cube refers to an Attribution theory that uses three (3) types of information: consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness

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Deutsch: Attributionsfehler / Español: Error de Atribución / Português: Erro de Atribuição / Français: Erreur d'Attribution / Italiano: Errore di Attribuzione

Attribution error in the psychology context refers to systematic biases in the way individuals explain the causes of behavior and events. These errors often occur when people incorrectly attribute behavior to internal dispositions (personality traits, intentions) or external situations (environmental factors, context). Understanding attribution errors is crucial for comprehending how people perceive and interpret actions and outcomes.

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Attribution model refers to the idea that we attribute our lack of control or failure to some cause.

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Attribution retraining refers to the therapeutic intervention in which helpless children are persuaded to attribute failures to their lack of effort rather than a lack of ability.

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