Researchers using attribution theory have found support for all of the following claims, EXCEPT:
A) Individuals generally attribute their successes to their own abilities and efforts.
B) Individuals usually explain their failures as the result of task difficulty or bad luck.
C) The more you believe in free will, the less likely you are to take responsibility for your successes and failures.
D) Action is typically viewed as purposeful, intentional, and under our control.
E) Emotion is typically see as reactive, biological, and less subject to willful control.

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Research using attribution theory has found support for claims A, B, D, and E. However, there is no evidence to support the claim that the more you believe in free will, the less likely you are to take responsibility for your successes and failures. In fact, some studies suggest that people who believe in free will are more likely to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes.

Researchers Using Attribution Theory Have Found Support for All of the Following