Don is running late for work, and arrives ten minutes late. Which of the following represents an internal attribution that his supervisor would make?
a. "I'm sure you just couldn't find a parking spot; it's okay."
b. "You probably overslept again because you're so lazy."
c. "You probably got delayed by a train."
d. "You probably just had trouble getting your kids up and out the door."
Answer: B
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