When We Make External Attributions We Are Identifying the Cause

question 27

Multiple Choice

When we make external attributions we are identifying the cause of an action as something:

• A)in the environment.
• B)in the person's disposition.
• C)that is a biological trait.
• D)reflecting an unconscious motivation.

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