As described by Pettigrew (1979), the ultimate attribution error occurs when an internal cause is offered for ________ actions, and an external cause is offered for ________ actions.

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The ultimate attribution error involves attributing negative actions of outgroups to their internal characteristics (e.g., their personality or disposition) and attributing positive actions of outgroups to external circumstances, thus maintaining a biased view that favors one's ingroup.

As Described by Pettigrew (1979), the Ultimate Attribution Error Occurs