The Tendency to Attribute Behavior to Internal Qualities of an Actor

question 117

Multiple Choice

The tendency to attribute behavior to internal qualities of an actor and underestimate situational factors is referred to as _____.

• A) causal attribution
• B) the fundamental attribution error
• C) the availability heuristic
• D) the representativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Termination Phase

The final stage in a process, therapy, or sequence where activities are concluded, and the relationship between the involved parties is officially ended.

Future Problems

Possible issues or challenges that have not yet occurred but are anticipated to arise.

Express Feelings

The ability to openly and effectively convey one's emotions to others through words, actions, and artistic expression.

Off-Unit Activities

Events or tasks that occur outside the usual environment or location, often for therapeutic, educational, or recreational purposes in healthcare settings.