When people develop explanations of behavior based on things outside the person's control, this is known as a(n)
A) situational attribution.
B) inherent attribution.
C) causation.
D) dispositional attribution.

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Situational attribution refers to explaining behavior based on external factors, like the situation or context, rather than internal factors or personal traits (which would be dispositional attribution). Option B "inherent attribution" is not a commonly used term in attribution theory. Option C "causation" is a broader term that encompasses both situational and dispositional attributions.

When People Develop Explanations of Behavior Based on Things Outside