Recent research has shown that the tendency to explain actors' behavior with internal attributions is reduced if the observer
A) has never experienced the same situation as the actor.
B) is in a state of high self-esteem.
C) has experienced the same situation as the actor.
D) is in a state of low self-esteem.

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Recent research suggests that when the observer has experienced the same situation as the actor, they are more likely to consider external factors that may have influenced the actor's behavior, leading to reduced internal attributions. This is known as the "actor-observer" effect. A and B are incorrect because the situation is not dependent on experiencing the same situation or level of self-esteem. D is incorrect because low self-esteem has not been linked to reduced internal attributions.

Recent Research Has Shown That the Tendency to Explain Actors