Natalie suggests that the aggressiveness of her brother's new friend is the result of his friend's low self-esteem. Natalie's inference about the cause of such behavior of her brother's friend is an example of:

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Natalie is making an attribution, which is the process of explaining the cause of someone's behavior. She is attributing the aggressiveness of her brother's friend to his low self-esteem. Implicit cognition refers to unconscious or automatic thought processes, cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort experienced when a person holds two conflicting beliefs or values, and altruism refers to helping others without expecting anything in return.

Natalie Suggests That the Aggressiveness of Her Brother's New Friend