Attribution Retraining

Definition

Attribution retraining refers to a psychological intervention technique that aims to change individuals' attributions, or explanations, for their successes and failures. It involves helping individuals shift from making negative self-attributions to more positive and empowering attributions.

Related terms

Self-Efficacy:

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or tasks.

Locus of Control:

Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over events in their lives.

Learned Helplessness:

Learned helplessness is a state where individuals feel powerless and unable to change their circumstances, often due to repeated experiences of failure.