When Their Friend Vincent Was Walking Down the Hall After

question 11

Multiple Choice

When their friend Vincent was walking down the hall after a pleasant conversation, Neil and Michaela watched as he suddenly tripped and fell to the floor, scattering his schoolbooks all over the hallway. They ran over to him, helped him pick up his books, and commented, "I didn't know that the floor was so slippery in this part of the hall!" Neil and Michaela have made a(n) ________ attribution to explain why Vincent fell over.

• A)dispositional
• B)assistive
• C)situational
• D)cooperative

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Definitions:

Lacks Conscientiousness

Refers to a person's tendency to be less careful, responsible, and diligent in their duties and responsibilities.

Multi-task

The ability to handle more than one task simultaneously, often requiring quick switching between tasks.

Careless and Irresponsible

Exhibiting a lack of concern or attention to duties and obligations, often resulting in harm or risk.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, and the desire to do a task well, often associated with high levels of responsibility.