A homeless person approaches Fred and his friend,Betty for some money.When Betty donates a dollar,Fred attributes Betty's behaviour to her inherently generous spirit.According to Fritz Heider,what type of attribution did Fred make?

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Fred attributes Betty's behavior to her inherent generosity, which is a dispositional attribution. He is assuming that Betty's behavior is a result of her personality trait rather than the situation or external factors.

A Homeless Person Approaches Fred and His Friend,Betty for Some