As they walk down the hallway, Bob accidentally bumps into Chuck, a well-known neighborhood bully.Chuck immediately becomes aggressive, demanding that Bob tell him what he meant to do when he bumped into him.Chuck's behavior demonstrates the _____ attributional bias.

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Chuck's behavior is aggressive and confrontational, indicating a hostile attributional bias. This means he is quick to interpret others' behaviors as intentional and threatening, even when there may be no ill intent.

As They Walk Down the Hallway, Bob Accidentally Bumps into Chuck