When we make situational attributions, we are identifying the cause of an action as something:
A) with an unconscious motivation.
B) that is a biological trait.
C) in the person's disposition.
D) in the environment.

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When we make situational attributions, we are identifying the cause of an action as something in the environment that is affecting the person's behavior or decision-making. This is in contrast to dispositional attributions, where we attribute the cause of someone's behavior to their internal traits or characteristics. Situational attributions are more likely when the behavior is surprising or unexpected, and when we have knowledge of the contextual factors that may be influencing the person's actions.

When We Make Situational Attributions, We Are Identifying the Cause