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On the Endogenous-Exogenous Partition in Attribution Theory

University of Rochester

Kruglanski proposed replacing the internal-external partition in attribution theory with a distinction between endogen ous and exogenous attributions (analogous to the distinction between means and ends). His proposal is criticized on the following grounds: (a) the discussion of the traditional internal-external partition misrepresents much of the theory and research concern ing this partition; (b) due to a lack of specific criteria it is sometimes difficult to apply or test the endogenous-exogenous model; (c) the distinction between endogenous and exogenous attri butions is in part a restatement of Jones and Davis' correspondence model; (d) methodological problems undermine his application of the endogenous-exogenous model to studies on intrinsic motiva tion.

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 3, No. 3, 387-399 (1977)
DOI: 10.1177/014616727700300307


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