The Tendency to Make Internal Attributions for the Behavior of Others

question 71

Multiple Choice

The tendency to make internal attributions for the behavior of others and external attributions for our own behavior is referred to as:

• A)the actor-observer effect.
• B)the fundamental attribution error.
• C)locus of causality.
• D)the misinformation effect.

---

Definitions:

Internal Control

Systems and processes implemented by a company to ensure the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and efficiency of operations.

Elements

In accounting, elements refer to the basic categories of financial data that are classified in the financial statements, such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.

Cash Receipts

Money received by a business or organization, including payments from customers, refunds, and interest earned.

Cash Sales

Transactions in which payment for goods or services is made at the time of sale, typically in cash or equivalent means.