After reading newspaper headlines of a murder, Americans were more likely to call the suspect a "psycho," whereas Chinese perceivers were more likely to blame the suspect's environment.

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This statement reflects a cultural difference in attributional styles. Western cultures tend to focus on individual factors (e.g., personality traits) when explaining behavior, whereas Eastern cultures emphasize situational factors (e.g., social norms and environmental pressures).

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