Which of the Following Supports Gilbert's Two-Step Model of Social

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supports Gilbert's two-step model of social perception?

• A) People tend to form careful impressions of others based on behavioural information gathered over time.
• B) People often overestimate the role of situational factors in explaining the behaviour of others.
• C) People are more likely to commit the fundamental attribution error when they are distracted.
• D) People are more likely to commit the fundamental attribution error if they suspect the actor has ulterior motives for his or her behaviour.

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