In Weiner's attribution theory, ability and luck are _____ factors, and task difficulty and effort are _____ factors.
A) external; internal
B) locus; stability
C) situational; dispositional
D) uncontrollable; controllable

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In Weiner's attribution theory, ability and luck are considered uncontrollable factors because individuals cannot easily change their innate abilities or the luck they experience. Task difficulty and effort, on the other hand, are seen as controllable factors because individuals can exert more effort and choose tasks of varying difficulty levels.

In Weiner's Attribution Theory, Ability and Luck Are _____ Factors