Attribution theorists tell us that, in general, when people don't know why they have been successful or unsuccessful at a task, they are apt to:
A) Assume that ability or lack of it) was the overriding factor
B) Assume that effort or lack of it) was the overriding factor
C) Seek out possible explanations for their success or failure
D) Forget about their successes and failures very quickly

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Attribution theory suggests that individuals seek to understand the causes of their successes or failures when they are uncertain about why those outcomes occurred. They look for explanations to make sense of their experiences.

Attribution Theorists Tell Us That, in General, When People Don't