If everyone who use the same equipment performs poorly, the tendency is to attribute any one person's poor performance to __________ causes; however, if other people who use the same equipment perform well while one person performs poorly, the tendency is to attribute that individual's poor performance to __________ causes.
A) external; internal
B) internal; external
C) external; external
D) internal; internal
E) inside; outside

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When everyone using the same equipment performs poorly, it suggests an external cause (e.g., faulty equipment). However, if one person performs poorly while others do well with the same equipment, it suggests an internal cause (e.g., lack of skill).

If Everyone Who Use the Same Equipment Performs Poorly, the Tendency