The Fundamental Attribution Error Is the Tendency for Observers to _____

question 64

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency for observers to _____ situational influences and _____ dispositional influences upon others' behavior.

• A)overestimate;underestimate
• B)underestimate;overestimate
• C)underestimate;ignore
• D)overestimate;ignore

Acknowledge the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution in the legal system.

Realize the lifetime tenure of federal judges and its significance.

Understand the process and criteria for the appointment of judges and justices in the federal court system.

Comprehend the significance of the Supreme Court's power to enforce its own decisions and its role in the checks and balances system.

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Definitions:

Retinex Theory

A theory suggesting that the human brain perceives colors not just by the wavelengths of light that reach the eye but also through an understanding of how those wavelengths are interpreted in the context of their surrounding light.

Green-tinted Lenses

Eyewear with lenses tinted green, believed to have calming effects on the visual system and reduce eye strain.

Afterimage

A visual illusion where an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased.

Retinex Theory

A theory that suggests the color of an object is perceived not just by its reflectance but by its context and illumination, explaining color constancy.