Which Statement Provides an Explanation of the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides an explanation of the fundamental attribution error?

• A) We explain most of what people by looking at the influence of the situation.
• B) We rely on the first information we receive to make internal attributions.
• C) We are more likely to explain someone's behaviour with internal rather than situational causes.
• D) We tend to attribute our successes to our own efforts and failures to the shortcomings of others.

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