Asked by Mehak Maqbool on Sep 24, 2024

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Which set of attributions best characterizes the car driver optimist who has just gotten into an accident with his car sliding into a ditch?

A) internal, stable, global
B) internal, unstable, global
C) external, unstable, specific
D) external, stable, specific

Unstable

Characterized by a lack of stability, unpredictability, or being prone to sudden change.

Internal

Pertaining to or existing within an entity, such as an organization, individual, or system, often as opposed to external factors or influences.

External

Originating from or situated on the outside of an entity, not inherent or contained within it.

  • Familiarize oneself with the role of attribution styles in optimism and pessimism and evaluate their impact on personal success.
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Glendina Davenport5 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An optimist is more likely to attribute the accident to factors that are external (not their fault), unstable (not likely to happen again), and specific (limited to this situation), which aligns with choice C.