Why Is the Fundamental Attribution Error Likely to Promote Stereotypes

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why is the fundamental attribution error likely to promote stereotypes?

• A) because observers see the stereotype-consistent behaviour of others as dispositional
• B) because it is so prevalent that it is unaffected by personal motivations
• C) because the more a stereotype is violated,the more observers cling to that stereotype
• D) because we often perceive members of outgroups as having ulterior motives

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