Sherman sees a woman trip and fall. He assumes this happened because the sidewalk is uneven. Sherman is relying on what to make his decision?
A. external attribution
B. covariation model of attribution
C. internal attribution
D. principle of noncommon effects
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. supposition B. rumination C. hyperarousal D. avoidance