Talya, a girl from a wealthy family, is seen constantly mocking students who are impoverished. Her class teacher believes that Talya derives her condescending tone from her parents, who display similar behavior toward the poor. In this scenario, the class teacher is __________.

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The class teacher is making a situational attribution, which means that they are trying to explain Talya's behavior by considering the situation or external factors influencing her behavior, such as her upbringing and parent's behavior. This is in contrast to dispositional attribution, which would involve assuming that Talya's behavior is due to her innate personality traits.

Talya, a Girl from a Wealthy Family, Is Seen Constantly