William and Theodore are continually upset at the restrictions imposed by management and what they feel are the excessive productivity and performance demands made at the same time. When they receive below average appraisal ratings they blame anyone but themselves. What form of causal attribution are they making?
A) dispositional
B) external
C) internal
D) logical

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William and Theodore are attributing their below-average appraisal ratings to factors outside of their control, such as management's restrictions and demands, rather than their own efforts or abilities. This is an example of external attribution, where individuals attribute outcomes to external circumstances rather than to their own traits or actions.

William and Theodore Are Continually Upset at the Restrictions Imposed