The Basic Asymmetry in Social Perception Is Due, in Part

question 100

Multiple Choice

The basic asymmetry in social perception is due, in part, to the ________, which makes you feel good about yourself even when you shouldn't.

• A) confidence quotient
• B) fundamental attribution error
• C) self-serving bias
• D) familiarity effect

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Definitions:

External Factors

Influences that originate outside an individual or system, affecting their behavior and outcomes.

Social Roles

The parts individuals play as members of a social group, which meet the expectations of society.

Better Adjusted

Describes individuals who are more effectively adapted to their social, emotional, or psychological environment.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth and capabilities.