Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. George sees Jamie walking with her friends. George notes that Jamie is clearly nervous and uncomfortable around her friends. He observes this as her friends urge her into throwing a rock at a car. Based on the information above, which of the following explanations best describes George externally assigning attribution to Jamie’s behavior?
Answer
A
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her weak will.
B
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her friends’ urging.
C
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her bad intentions.
D
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her personality.
Explanation
An external attribution explains behavior by pointing to outside circumstances or social pressure rather than a person’s traits or intentions. Jamie’s friends are urging her to throw the rock, so George would attribute her behavior to their influence. “Her friends’ urging” is the external explanation; weak will, bad intentions, and personality are internal explanations.
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