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.