When individuals observe behaviour,they attempt to determine whether it is internally or externally caused.This is the:
A)attribution theory.
B)self- serving bias.
C)selective behaviour theory.
D)fundamental attribution error.

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The process of attempting to determine whether behaviour is internally or externally caused is known as attribution. Attribution theory explains how individuals make these determinations and is therefore the best choice. Self-serving bias and selective behaviour theory are related to attribution but do not capture the full extent of the process. The fundamental attribution error is a specific type of attribution bias, not the overarching theory of how attributions are made.

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