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

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External attributions refer to identifying the cause of an action as something in the environment or outside of the person. The other options given in the question (B, C, D) refer to internal attributions, which are attributions of a person's actions to their disposition (personality), biological characteristics or unconscious motivations, respectively.

When We Make External Attributions We Are Identifying the Cause