Joe's best friend has applied for many jobs and received a few interviews, but has not had one job offer yet. Joe believes that due to the current economy, finding a job may take his friend some time. His belief is an example of ____.

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Joe's belief that the economy is affecting his friend's job search is an example of a situational attribution, where external factors are considered as the cause of an event.

Joe's Best Friend Has Applied for Many Jobs and Received