Mallorie just brought her car in for an oil change and the mechanic told her that she needs to get her tires replaced - which will cost $500! Mallorie wonders if the mechanic is being truthful, or if he's trying to cheat her because she's a woman. This uncertainty of whether the mechanic's behavior is truthful or due to her group membership is known as __________.

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Attributional ambiguity is the uncertainty that a person experiences about whether their behavior or treatment is due to their group membership or other external factors. In this scenario, Mallorie is unsure whether the mechanic's behavior is truthful or due to her gender. Therefore, the best choice is option B, attributional ambiguity. The other options such as moral exclusion, social identity threat, or stereotype threat do not accurately describe the situation presented.

Mallorie Just Brought Her Car in for an Oil Change