Which theory explains that we attribute our successes or failures to several factors?

• A. Attribution theory
• B. Self - efficacy
• C. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• D. Law of Readiness

Answer: (A)

Attribution theory explains how we attribute our successes or failures to several factors. It shows that people assess causes along lines such as internal versus external and stable versus unstable, considering elements like effort, ability, task difficulty, luck, and other circumstances. This framework helps us understand why a good performance might be seen as due to hard work and skill, or why a setback might be blamed on unfair conditions, and it also predicts how these attributions influence future motivation and behavior. The other options don’t focus on how outcomes are explained: self-efficacy is about belief in one’s own ability to succeed, Maslow’s hierarchy outlines needs that drive motivation, and the Law of Readiness concerns a learner’s preparedness to respond.