Which of the Following Examples Illustrates an External Attribution Style

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates an external attribution style?

• A) Ron gives up efforts to lose excess weight after repeated setbacks in his diet and exercise plan.
• B) Miguel realizes he lacks the talent to become a successful guitar player and discontinues his guitar lessons.
• C) Cynthia collects rare and exotic animal figurines and shows off to friends and family.
• D) Maria loses the inter-school swimming competition and agrees that she lost because the competition was challenging and resolves to work harder.

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