Suppose a sports team from a collectivist culture suffers a major defeat. Which of the following attributions are they most likely to use to explain their loss?
A. It is the individuals' fault because they didn't practice enough.
B. It is the team's fault because they didn't practice enough.
C. It is the judge's fault because he was biased.
D. It is the environment's fault because the field was slippery.
Answer: B
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