Milton claims that his dog Moxie is a real clown and that his antics and fooling around are always aimed at getting a laugh. He says Moxie has a great sense of humor. Milton appears to be attributing human traits and emotions to his dog, a phenomenon called:
A) interpersonal engagement.
B) anthropomorphism.
C) self-efficacy.
D) emotional intelligence.

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Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behavior to non-human entities, such as animals. Milton is attributing a sense of humor to his dog, which is a human trait.

Milton Claims That His Dog Moxie Is a Real Clown