Tom enjoys swimming in ice cold water. Because relatively few people like this same behavior, you are likely to make a(n)__________ attribution.

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Since Tom's behavior of enjoying swimming in ice cold water is unusual and not shared by many people, it is more likely that an observer would attribute this behavior to something about Tom's personal characteristics or preferences, which is an internal attribution. Internal attributions are made when we believe the behavior is due to the individual's own traits, motivations, or preferences.

Tom Enjoys Swimming in Ice Cold Water