In attribution theory, the tendency to infer dispositional attributions of other's behavior but situational attributions of our own behavior is called the:
A) actor-observer bias
B) selective exposure effect
C) locus of control tendency
D) self-serving bias

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The actor-observer bias refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their own behavior to external circumstances or situations but to attribute the behavior of others to personal characteristics or traits. This bias may arise because people have more access to situational information when explaining their own behavior, but limited access to such information when explaining the behavior of others.

In Attribution Theory, the Tendency to Infer Dispositional Attributions of Other's