Sometimes when we encounter behavior that is unpleasant or unexpected, we assume that something about the person-and not the situation-caused the behavior. In this sense, lay people are most like __________.
A) sociologists
B) personality psychologists
C) social psychologists
D) philosophers

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Personality psychologists focus on individual differences and how these influence behavior, which aligns with the tendency to attribute behavior to personal characteristics rather than situational factors.

Sometimes When We Encounter Behavior That Is Unpleasant or Unexpected