Alan is on the jury for a theft-related crime. After hearing the evidence, Alan feels anger toward the defendant and a general sense of outrage. What types of attributions has Alan likely made about the defendant?

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Alan's anger and general sense of outrage suggest that he has made dispositional attributions about the defendant, meaning he believes that the defendant intended to commit the crime and that this action reflects a stable part of their character. This is consistent with choice D.

Alan Is on the Jury for a Theft-Related Crime