The actor-observer difference is the tendency for actors to make ____________ attributions, whereas observers make ____________ attributions.
A) deductive; inductive
B) distinctive; common
C) global; specific
D) situational; dispositional

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The actor-observer difference refers to the tendency for individuals to make different attributions depending on whether they are the actor (the one performing the behavior) or the observer (someone witnessing the behavior). Actors tend to make situational attributions, attributing their behavior to external factors, such as the situation or context. Observers, on the other hand, tend to make dispositional attributions, attributing the behavior to the actor's internal characteristics or personality traits. Therefore, the best choice is D, situational for actors and dispositional for observers. The other options are not related to the actor-observer difference.

The Actor-Observer Difference Is the Tendency for Actors to Make