Which attribution type describes the belief that a problem affects many areas of a person’s life?

• A. Attributions Global
• B. Attributions Specific
• C. Controllable Attributions
• D. Uncontrollable Attributions

Answer: (A)

Attribution style here is about the scope of impact a person assigns to a problem. Global attributions mean the person believes the problem affects many areas of life—work, relationships, health, and more—not just one facet. That broad view fits the question, since it asks for the belief that a problem touches multiple life domains. In contrast, specific attributions tie the problem to a single domain (only in one area), and controllable vs. uncontrollable refers to whether the person thinks they can influence the cause, not how broadly it spreads. So, thinking the problem spills into many parts of life is the hallmark of a global attribution. For example, blaming a problem on one’s overall character and then seeing it disrupts work, relationships, and mood illustrates a global view.