Your Waiter Seems to Be Doing Everything Wrong

question 27

Multiple Choice

Your waiter seems to be doing everything wrong. He has forgotten to take your drink order. He delivers someone else's food to your table. He does not come out and say it, but his facial expressions seem to say he'd rather be someplace else. If you assume his behavior is caused primarily by ________, your assumption is consistent with the fundamental attribution error.

• A) channel factors
• B) situational factors he can control
• C) his disposition
• D) situational factors beyond his control

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Definitions:

Genocide

The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

Psychological Separation

The process of becoming an independent individual by establishing emotional and cognitive boundaries from others.

Obedience To Authority

A form of social influence where individuals comply with the commands or orders of an authority figure.

Homicide

The act of one human being causing the death of another, which can range from accidental to intentional killing.