Regarding attribution, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Attribution is a form of social cognition.
b. Needs, preferences, and personality traits would be considered external causes of behavior.
c. Whether we are right or wrong about the causes of their behavior, our conclusions affect how we act.
d. We seldom know the real reasons for others' actions, so that is why we tend to infer causes from
circumstances.
ANSWER: b
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