According to attribution theory, when an out-group member's behavior is unclear,
A) it will be interpreted in a neutral way by in-group members.
B) it will be interpreted in a negative manner by in-group members.
C) it will be interpreted as positive by in-group members.
D) in-group members will not pay attention to it.

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Attribution theory suggests that people tend to attribute causes to actions and behaviors. When an out-group member's behavior is unclear, in-group members are more likely to interpret it negatively due to biases and stereotypes against the out-group, leading to a negative interpretation of ambiguous actions.

According to Attribution Theory, When an Out-Group Member's Behavior Is