If Another Student Drops His Books, We Perceive Him to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

If another student drops his books, we perceive him to be clumsy, but if we drop our books, we perceive something in the environment caused us to do so. This is referred to as:

• A) self-serving bias
• B) locus of control effect
• C) actor-observer bias
• D) false consensus hypothesis

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Definitions:

Legal Sanction

Punishments or penalties imposed for breaking legal rules, which can range from fines and community service to imprisonment.

Perceived Harmfulness

The extent to which an action, substance, or situation is believed by individuals or society to be potentially damaging or dangerous.

Actual Harmfulness

The tangible or measurable damage or negative impact caused by an action, behavior, or substance.

Informal Punishment

Punitive actions or responses that occur outside formal judicial or institutional frameworks, often within social groups or communities.