What Does the Base-Rate Fallacy Reflect

question 71

Multiple Choice

What does the base-rate fallacy reflect?

• A) a failure to use consensus information
• B) a failure to use consistency information
• C) the actor-observer effect
• D) an excessive reliance on situational attributions

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

An individual’s belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments, reflecting confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation and social environment.

Relatedness

A psychological term that describes the feeling of connection or bond with others, affecting motivation and well-being.

Extrinsic Motivation

A form of motivation driven by external rewards, such as money, fame, grades, and praise, or the avoidance of negative outcomes.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability in its internal environment in response to external changes.