Which of the following elements in the attribution theory refers to judgments of who is responsible for an event?
A) Locus
B) Control
C) Stability
D) Consistency
E) Reliability

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The attribution theory includes three key elements: locus (referring to judgments of who or what caused an event), stability (referring to judgments of whether the cause of an event is enduring or temporary), and controllability (referring to judgments of whether the cause of an event is within or outside of someone's control). Therefore, the element that refers to judgments of who is responsible for an event is locus.

Which of the Following Elements in the Attribution Theory Refers