Attribution is a concept in social psychology. The attribution theory is a term for many models that explain the processes.

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It is usually reduced to the adage, "location, location, location".

Attribution theory includes three main elements: locus of control (internal versus external), stability (stable versus unstable), and controllability (controllable versus uncontrollable). These elements describe how individuals explain the causes of events or behaviors, influencing their emotions and subsequent actions.