A group of Ray's friends have been waiting for Ray for an hour. One says, "He never remembers anything." Another says, "He's probably caught in rush hour traffic." What are these friends doing that might be of interest to a social psychologist?

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The friends are making attributions, which refers to the process of explaining the causes of behavior. In this case, they are explaining Ray's behavior of being late by suggesting possible reasons for it, such as forgetfulness or traffic. This is a common phenomenon studied in social psychology.

A Group of Ray's Friends Have Been Waiting for Ray