According to the actor-observer effect, when something negative occurs perceivers are more likely to attribute their behavior to _________ factors and others' behavior to _________ factors.

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The actor-observer effect refers to the tendency for people to attribute their own behavior to situational or external factors, but to attribute others' behavior to personal or internal factors. Therefore, when something negative occurs, perceivers are more likely to attribute their own behavior to situational or external factors, and others' behavior to personal or internal factors. Choice C reflects this pattern of attribution.

According to the Actor-Observer Effect, When Something Negative Occurs Perceivers