The present study applied Weiner's attributional approach to the domain of personality and persuasibility. 81 subjects participated in an experiment in which the investigator manipulated success and failure in counterarguing with a persuasive message. A 2 (self-esteem) × 5 (attributions) analysis of variance was performed on the data. The results did not support Weiner's predictions regarding the influence of self-esteem on attributions for success and failure. Other findings are discussed, and suggestions for research are noted.
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