Professor anderson believes that mary's failing grade on the examination was due to her having three other examinations that day. professor anderson is making a(n) attribution.

The correct item to fill up in the blank is:

Professor Anderson is making a situational attribution.

Attribution is the method by which individuals explain the causes of actions or events. In this case, Professor Anderson believes that the failing grade was due to earlier situations which are having three other exams previously that day.

option c

explanation:

strive for superiority