In talking to an acquaintance of yours, you note that she never looks you directly in the eye.To figure out whether this is because she is shy, because she dislikes you, or because she comes from a culture that discourages direct eye contact, you would probably

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Making an attribution involves trying to explain someone's behavior by considering the situation he or she is in. In this case, the behavior is the acquaintance avoiding direct eye contact. By considering the situation and other factors, such as the acquaintance's culture, it is possible to make an attribution about why she is behaving in this manner.

In Talking to an Acquaintance of Yours, You Note That