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7 September, 16:35

Mike was really stressed because he wasn't selected for a job opportunity for which he thought he was highly qualified. His first thought was "They didn't hire me because they asked me stupid interview questions". This is an example of what kind of explanatory style:

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  1. 7 September, 16:58
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    External attribution

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    Mike's explanatory style is an example of external attribution. In external attribution, individuals infer that the reason for the behavior or outcome is due to situational/external factors. while internal attribution infers that the situation, behavior of an individual is as a result of internal traits and abilities.

    Mike explanation that they didnt hire him because they asked him stupid questions instead of they didnt hire him because he was unable to answer their questions is an example of external attribution.
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