The way in which one is disposed toward interpreting outcomes (successes or failures), as in tending to place blame or responsibility on oneself or on external factors, is best described as a person's ______.

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Attributional style refers to how individuals explain the causes of events and behaviors, particularly in terms of internal (self) or external (others, circumstances) factors. This concept is central to understanding how people interpret successes and failures.

The Way in Which One Is Disposed Toward Interpreting Outcomes