On a construction site, Ray drops a wrench and it almost hits Cecil on the head.If Cecil develops a situational (as opposed to dispositional)explanation of Ray's behaviour he might assume that
A)he was the target of a murder attempt.
B)the wrench was oily and it slipped.
C)Ray is stupid.
D)Ray is a careless person.
E)Ray has a poor aim.

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Cecil's assumption that the wrench was oily and it slipped is a situational explanation because it attributes the incident to external circumstances (the condition of the wrench) rather than to Ray's personal characteristics or intentions.

On a Construction Site, Ray Drops a Wrench and It