Which of the Following Terms Best Describes the Tendency to Underestimate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best describes the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behavior of others?

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) bandwagon effect
• C) contrast effect
• D) self-fulfilling prophecy
• E) emotional dissonance

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Definitions:

Greater Tubercle

A large, bony prominence on the lateral aspect of the humerus, serving as an attachment site for shoulder muscles.

Lordosis

A curvature of the spine, typically inward at the lower back, which can be a normal posture or indicative of spine conditions when excessive.

Posture Shift

A change in the positioning or alignment of the body, which can indicate discomfort, readiness to act, or a reaction to external stimuli.

Enlarging Fetus

Refers to the growth and development of a fetus inside the uterus over the course of a pregnancy.