The Actor/observer Pattern of Attributions Does Not Manifest Itself When

question 90

Multiple Choice

The actor/observer pattern of attributions does not manifest itself when actors explain their own successes.Why?

• A)Actors are often socially motivated to appear humble and self-deprecating.
• B)Actors are often motivated to maintain or restore their self-esteem.
• C)In the interest of getting along,observers are likely to give actors the benefit of the doubt.
• D)Actors are concerned about the stability of attributions,but observers are not.

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