A worker has just received a promotion. Her judgment about the cause of this happy outcome is called a(n)

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Attribution refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events. In this context, the worker's judgment about the cause of her promotion is an example of attribution, as she is attributing her promotion to certain causes or factors.  Attributions are judgments about the causes of outcomes and can have important impact on motivations.

A Worker Has Just Received a Promotion