If a person performs poorly in many different situations, the tendency is to attribute the person's poor performance to __________ causes; however, if the person performs poorly only occasionally, the tendency is to attribute the person's poor performance to __________ causes.
A) external; internal
B) internal; external
C) external; external
D) outside; inside
E) internal; internal

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When a person consistently performs poorly across various situations, observers are more likely to attribute the poor performance to internal causes, such as the person's abilities or character. However, if the poor performance is occasional, it's more likely attributed to external causes, such as situational factors or bad luck.

If a Person Performs Poorly in Many Different Situations, the Tendency