In Which of the Following Situations Is the Actor-Observer Effect

question 56

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is the actor-observer effect LEAST likely to be magnified?

• A) if the acting person has a strong internal attribution for their own behavior
• B) if the acting person has committed some kind of failure
• C) if the behavior to be explained is construed as unintentional
• D) if the behavior to be explained is negative

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Definitions:

Family Values

A set of moral and social norms and beliefs traditionally upheld within a family, emphasizing responsibilities, ethics, and cultural heritage.

Marriage

A formally recognized bond between two spouses, establishing contractual rights and obligations between them.

Endogamy

A social norm that requires individuals to marry within a specific social group, class, or ethnicity to maintain cultural homogeneity.

Propinquity

The physical or psychological proximity between people, often leading to friendship or other relationships due to the increased likelihood of interaction.