People tend to blame negative experiences on ________ rather than recognizing the role of ________.
A) their own personality; external factors
B) luck; their own personality
C) external factors; their own personality
D) external factors; luck

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Research has shown that people tend to attribute negative experiences to external factors such as the situation or other people, rather than recognizing the role of their own personality or behavior in the situation. This is known as the fundamental attribution error. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it involves the attribution of negative experiences to external factors and not their own personality. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that people tend to blame themselves, whereas research suggests otherwise. Option B is also incorrect, as luck is not typically considered a factor in negative experiences. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that people attribute negative experiences to luck, which is not typically the case.

People Tend to Blame Negative Experiences on ________ Rather Than