We May Rely on Dispositional Explanations When Making Judgments About

question 51

Multiple Choice

We may rely on dispositional explanations when making judgments about the behaviour of other people because

• A)we are making excuses for our own behaviour.
• B)we have a tendency to give others the benefit of the doubt when they offend us.
• C)we don't appreciate how their behaviour can vary in other situations.
• D)we realize that circumstances beyond their control can cause them to act the way they do.
• E)we have a tendency to project our own thoughts and feelings on others.

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