Asked by jalia dozier on Jun 25, 2024

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An actor tends to attribute the cause of his behaviours differently than observers, in large part, because an actor has

A) less knowledge concerning situational factors.
B) less knowledge concerning his personality.
C) more knowledge concerning situational factors.
D) more knowledge concerning his personality.

Situational Factors

Refers to external influences that affect an individual's behavior, decision-making, and ability to perform in various situations.

Actor

A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill that one gets from experience or education.

  • Investigate how individual and environmental variables influence the assignment of behavior reasons.
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Michele EskridgeJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Actors have more knowledge concerning situational factors as they are directly experiencing the situation and have access to information that observers might not have. Observers are typically more externally focused and may not be aware of all the situational factors that influenced the actor's behavior.