What Do Social Psychologists Call the Tendency to Rely on Internal

question 84

Multiple Choice

What do social psychologists call the tendency to rely on internal characteristics for explanations of the behavior of others and to ignore the influence of the situation?

• A) availability heuristic
• B) augmenting principle
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual learns, acquires understanding, and reasons through changes in thought and behavior over the lifespan.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Risky Behavior

Actions that involve potential exposure to harm or loss, often assessed in context of health or psychology.

Brain Volume

Refers to the size of the brain, often measured in cubic centimeters or milliliters, and considered important in neuroscience for comparing individual or group differences.