There Are Cultural Influences on Vulnerability to the Fundamental Attribution

question 49

Multiple Choice

There are cultural influences on vulnerability to the fundamental attribution error. Compared to North American participants, which of the following is more likely among Chinese participants in studies of attribution?

• A) greater emphasis on internal factors to explain behaviour
• B) more conformity and obedience
• C) more guilt associated with their own responses
• D) greater emphasis on external factors to explain behaviour

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