The Actor-Observer Bias Involves the Tendency for Actors to Attribute

question 74

Multiple Choice

The actor-observer bias involves the tendency for actors to attribute their own actions to ________ and to attribute the actions of other people to those peoples' ________.

• A) situational factors; personal dispositions
• B) personal dispositions; situational factors
• C) positive heuristics; negative heuristics
• D) negative heuristics; positive heuristics

Understand the role of environmental and cognitive factors in subjective well-being.

Recognize the physiological and expressive aspects of emotions and their universality.

Explain how social and personal factors contribute to life satisfaction and happiness.

Comprehend the psychological mechanisms behind mood fluctuations and their daily patterns.

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered to be unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy.

Internet Addiction

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors regarding internet use that lead to distress or impairment.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a conclusion about a body of research.

Aggressive Manner

Behavior characterized by assertiveness, dominance, and sometimes hostility, aimed at achieving one's objectives.