A professor once complained, My grad assistant is passive-aggressive.
I asked Why do you say that.
The professor replied, Well, he agrees to do tasks I ask him to do. But then he doesn't do them. He's passively aggressing against me because he doesn't like me.
This is an example of
A) The error of reification
B) Radical behaviorism
C) The medical-model myth
D) Selectionism
E) Pragmatism

Question

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The medical-model myth involves attributing behavior to internal states or traits, such as assuming the assistant's behavior is due to a dislike for the professor, rather than considering external factors or situational influences.

A Professor Once Complained, My Grad Assistant Is Passive-Aggressive