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What Is the Theory of Correspondent Inferences?

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Definition: A social psychology theory that suggest we infer that other people's actions correspond to their underlying personality and disposition. It is often used when people make choices that we see as unexpected. In order to explain the behavior, we presume that it is due to internal factors.

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