On a construction site, Ray drops a wrench and it almost hits Cecil on the head. If Cecil develops a situational (as opposed to dispositional) explanation of Ray's behaviour he might assume that
A) he was the target of a murder attempt.
B) the wrench was oily and it slipped.
C) Ray is stupid.
D) Ray is a careless person.
E) Ray has a poor aim.
Ans: B) the wrench was oily and it slipped.
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