Gamiel and Aliyah go out to eat and Gamiel does not leave a tip for the waiter.If Aliyah explains his behavior by saying that he is frugal,she is making a(n) ________ attribution.
If Aliyah explains his behavior by saying the service was terrible,she is making a ________
Attribution.

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When Aliyah attributes Gamiel's behavior to his frugality, she is making a personal attribution, suggesting his actions are due to his personal characteristics. When she attributes his behavior to the service being terrible, she is making a situational attribution, suggesting his actions are due to external circumstances.

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