Carol was late for work.Her manager attributes Carol's tardiness to a lack of motivation.This is an example of a(n)__________.
A)emotional attribution
B)general negativity in attribution
C)situational attribution
D)dispositional attribution

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The manager is attributing Carol's behavior (being late for work) to her lack of motivation, indicating a dispositional attribution (i.e., her internal personal characteristics or disposition) rather than a situational attribution (i.e., factors outside of her control).

Carol Was Late for Work