Paulo was laid off from his job over six months ago and, even though he has applied for more than 40 positions since then, he is still out of work. His landlord believes that Paulo must be lazy because, if he were truly motivated, he would have found a job by now. The landlord's explanation for Paulo's continuing unemployment is an example of

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The landlord's belief that Paulo is lazy and not trying hard enough to find a job is an example of a defensive attribution, which involves blaming the person's characteristics or personality for their negative outcomes rather than considering external factors such as the job market or other circumstances.

Paulo Was Laid Off from His Job Over Six Months