Jane's eight-year-old son brought a note home from school stating that he was involved in a fight at recess.Which of the following is an example of an external attribution that Jane might make to explain her son's behavior?

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This is an example of an external attribution because it suggests that the other child's behavior influenced Jane's son to get involved in a fight. It is not blaming Jane's son entirely for the situation. Option A is an example of an internal attribution linking his behavior to his genetics or upbringing. Option B is an example of a stable attribution suggesting that he always gets into fights. Option D is an example of an internal attribution linking his behavior to his inherent lack of self-control.

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