Situational Influences

Definition

Situational influences refer to external factors or circumstances that can impact an individual's behavior, thoughts, and feelings. These influences include the environment, social norms, and specific situations a person finds themselves in.

Related terms

Attribution Theory:

The theory that explains how individuals interpret the causes of behaviors, whether they attribute them to internal factors (dispositions) or external factors (situations).

Fundamental Attribution Error:

The tendency to overemphasize internal dispositions when explaining others' behaviors while underestimating the impact of situational influences.

Self-Serving Bias:

The tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors but blame failures on external factors.