According to attribution theory,what are the two general reasons,or attributions,we use to explain people's behaviour?
A)formalized and non-formalized attributions
B)self-serving and defensive attributions
C)objective and subjective attributions
D)internal and external attributions

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According to attribution theory,what are the two general reasons,or attributions,we use to explain people's behaviour?
A)formalized and non-formalized attributions  
B)self-serving and defensive attributions  
C)objective and subjective attributions  
D)internal and external attributions

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Attribution theory proposes that we explain people's behavior by making internal attributions (attributing their behavior to dispositional factors such as personality or character) or external attributions (attributing their behavior to situational factors such as the environment or circumstances). Therefore, the best choice is D - internal and external attributions.

According to Attribution Theory,what Are the Two General Reasons,or Attributions,we