__________ attribution is to person as __________ attribution is to situation.

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Internal attribution refers to the tendency to explain behavior based on personal characteristics and traits of individuals, while external attribution refers to the tendency to explain behavior based on situational factors. Therefore, internal attribution is to person as external attribution is to situation. Choice A and B are incorrect because intrinsic/extrinsic and internal/correspondent attribution do not have clear opposite counterparts as internal/external does. Choice D is irrelevant to the concept of attribution.

__________ Attribution Is to Person as __________ Attribution Is to Situation

Attribution Is to Person as Attribution Is to Situation