While Alex is swinging on the school playground's monkey bars, he kicks Michael on the shoulder. If Michael has a hostile attributional bias, he will believe
A) Alex kicked him intentionally.
B) Alex kicked him accidentally.
C) he got in Alex's way.
D) he deserved to be kicked.

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If Michael has a hostile attributional bias, he is more likely to interpret the kick from Alex as intentional and malicious, rather than accidental or caused by other factors (such as Michael getting in Alex's way). This bias can lead Michael to respond aggressively towards Alex in return, fueling a negative cycle of interaction.

While Alex Is Swinging on the School Playground's Monkey Bars