The Fundamental Attribution Error Involves

question 8

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error involves

• A) becoming more extreme in one's individual opinions following group discussion.
• B) performing a complex task more poorly when in the presence of others.
• C) underestimating situational constraints on another's behavior.
• D) losing self-restraint in group situations that foster anonymity.

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, often used in the context of determining a medical condition through examination and assessment.

Siblings

Brothers and sisters who share one or both parents in common, having a unique and enduring biological and emotional relationship.

Negative Symptoms

Refers to the absence or diminution of normal social and emotional responses in psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia.

Acute Phase

A term often used in medicine to describe the initial period of a disease or condition, characterized by severe symptoms.