Attribution theory concerns our tendency to explain our behavior and that of others

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Attribution theory is concerned with how people make inferences about the causes of events and behaviors, whether they attribute them to internal or external factors. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it suggests attributing causes based on both internal and external factors. Option A is incorrect as it suggests attributing causes to external factors only. Option C is also incorrect as it suggests attributing causes to internal factors only. Option D is not entirely accurate as personality factors are only one aspect of attribution theory.

Attribution Theory Concerns Our Tendency to Explain Our Behavior and That