Bob is unprepared for a test and complains that he has a stomach ache and cannot take the exam.If Bob's roommate ignores this complaint because he knows Bob is unprepared for the test, the roommate has probably attributed Bob's symptoms to the

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The roommate has likely attributed Bob's symptoms to the situation (the upcoming test for which Bob is unprepared) rather than to any actual physical ailment. This is a form of situational attribution, where the behavior or symptoms are explained by the circumstances rather than by internal characteristics of the person (such as a genuine stomach ache).

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