If Lulu engages in a relationship-enhancing style of attribution when explaining her husband Thabang's behaviour, then she will make ____ attributions for Thabang's achievements and ____ attributions for Thabang's failures.

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A relationship-enhancing style of attribution means that one tends to explain their partner's behaviour in a positive light. This means that Lulu is likely to make internal attributions for Thabang's achievements (e.g. "He did well because he's smart and hardworking") and external attributions for Thabang's failures (e.g. "He didn't do well because the task was too difficult"). This is because internal attributions enhance the partner's positive qualities and external attributions excuse their negative behaviour by attributing it to external circumstances. The best choice is, therefore, B.

If Lulu Engages in a Relationship-Enhancing Style of Attribution When