A tendency to notice threats and to interpret other people's behavior as intended to cause harm is called

A) hostile instrumentality.
B) self-serving bias.
C) defensive attributional style.
D) threat monitoring.

Answer: C

Psychology

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A) the discomfort caused by the long, hot summer B) relative deprivation C) discrimination and direct provocation D) social issues E) catharsis

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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