Which one of the following best illustrates a hostile attributional bias?
A)Howard thinks other students will like him better if he projects a "tough guy" image.
B)Kenneth gets a thrill out of threatening children younger than himself and watching them squirm.
C)Linda spreads malicious gossip whenever she hears it; on some occasions, she starts unkind rumors herself.
D)When Isaac accidentally brushes by Janine in the hall, Janine assumes that Isaac is intentionally trying to hurt her.

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Isaac accidentally brushing by Janine is a neutral event, but Janine assumes it was intentional and malicious, which is an example of a hostile attributional bias.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates a Hostile Attributional