In Javascript, why is the “this” operator inconsistent?

Question

In JavaScript, the \"this\" operator can refer to different things under different scenarios.

Typically in a method within a JavaScript \"object\", it refers to the

Answer 1

I believe this may be due to how the idea of [closures](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closure_(computer_science) work in Javascript.

I am just getting to grips with closures myself. Have a read of the linked wikipedia article.

Here's another article with more information.

Anyone out there able to confirm this?