Discuss at Least Two Reasons Why People Often Have Difficulty

question 29

Essay

Discuss at least two reasons why people often have difficulty explaining the behavior of others, and provide supporting examples from research findings. What aspects of psychology make us poor judges of the causes of others' behavior?

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Definitions:

Amerigo Vespucci

An Italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the Republic of Florence, who is best known for his namesake of the continents of North and South America.

Zheng He

A Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral who commanded expeditionary voyages to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa from 1405 to 1433.

Borderland

A region near or along a border that often embodies a blend of cultures, identities, and political tensions.

French

Relating to France, its people, culture, or language.