Charlene is often late for work in the morning. The primary reason for her tardy behaviour is that she has to rely on a nanny to arrive on time to care for her three children before she can leave her house. In Charlene's case, her late behaviour can best be explained by
A)Personal attributions
B)Situational attributions
C)Social loafing
D)Cognitive dissonance

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Charlene's tardiness is attributed to external circumstances, specifically the reliance on a nanny's punctuality, which is a situational attribution. This contrasts with personal attributions, which would focus on Charlene's own traits or actions. Social loafing and cognitive dissonance do not directly relate to the explanation of her behavior in this context.

Charlene Is Often Late for Work in the Morning