A(n) ________ attribution is made when we blame an individual's behavior on the situation; a(n) ________ attribution is made when we blame the individual's behavior on his or her personality or other personal characteristics.

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An external attribution is made when we attribute behavior to factors outside of an individual's control, such as the situation or environment. A dispositional attribution is made when we attribute behavior to an individual's personal characteristics or traits. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it correctly matches external with dispositional, and situational with external.

A(n) ________ Attribution Is Made When We Blame an Individual's