During what type of interactions is the actor-observer effect is most prevalent?
A) Successful interactions
B) Unpleasant interactions
C) Competitive interactions
D) Supportive interactions

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The actor-observer effect is most prevalent during unpleasant interactions because individuals tend to attribute their own behavior to situational factors (external attributions) while attributing others' behavior to personal factors (internal attributions). This bias is more pronounced in negative or unpleasant contexts, where people are more likely to seek explanations for why things went wrong.

During What Type of Interactions Is the Actor-Observer Effect Is