Individuals Who Commit the Fundamental Attribution Error Tend to _____

question 89

Multiple Choice

Individuals who commit the fundamental attribution error tend to _____.

• A)presume that others are the way they act
• B)underestimate dispositional influences upon others' behavior
• C)overestimate situational influences upon others' behavior
• D)hold beliefs that lead to their own fulfillment

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive mistake of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when none exists, often leading to erroneous conclusions or stereotypes.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both variables move in the same direction.

Work-Related Stress

The stress experienced due to factors in the workplace, including workload, lack of support, or job insecurity.