Label the following statements by selecting either

(a) internal attributions or

(b) external attributions. Check your answers against those at the end of the exercises.

a. “He did this to me because he wants to get even.”

b. “She did this to me because she hates my guts.”

c. “He did poorly because his parents expect the worst from him, so he delivers accordingly.”

d. “He didn’t show for the test because he is probably afraid he will fail.”

e. “He made the test too hard, so I flunked it.”

f. “Of course she didn’t return the laptop. She is an idiot. What do you expect from an imbecile?”

g. “They keep tearing up the parking lots and that is why I was late to class.”

h. “I’ve been in a slump, which is why I am not doing well these days.”

i. “She’s immoral and only wants you for your money.”

j. “He treats you badly because you are so tall. He has a rotten attitude toward others taller than he is.”

k. “Luck is against me. Maybe next time I will get lucky.”