Robert strikes out during a softball game, causing his team to lose the game. He begins to brood about his failure, and concludes that not only is he a failure in sports, but in all areas of his life. How might we describe Robert's attribution style?

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Robert's attribution style is global, as he believes that his failure in one area (softball) extends to all areas of his life. It is not stable or external, as he does not attribute his failure to a fixed personal characteristic or to external circumstances. It is also not magnified, as he is not exaggerating the importance or impact of his failure.

Robert Strikes Out During a Softball Game, Causing His Team