A group of Ray's friends have been waiting for Ray for an hour. One says, "He never remembers anything." Another says, "He's probably caught in rush hour traffic." What are these friends doing that might be of interest to a social psychologist?

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The friends are making attributions, which refers to the process of explaining the causes of behavior or events. They are making assumptions about why Ray is late (he never remembers anything; caught in traffic) based on their past experiences with him or knowledge about the situation. This is an important concept in social psychology as it can affect how people perceive and respond to others.

A Group of Ray's Friends Have Been Waiting for Ray