The Fundamental Attribution Error Involves the Tendency to

question 133

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error involves the tendency to

• A)overestimate situational causes of behaviour.
• B)underestimate dispositional causes of behaviour.
• C)underestimate situational causes of behaviour.
• D)discount dispositional causes of behaviour.

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Definitions:

Rehearsal

The cognitive process of repeating information over and over to aid in its retention and recall.

Egocentric

The cognitive inability to understand that other people have different perspectives, feelings, and experiences from one's own.

Flexible

The quality of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and situations.

Abstract

A summary of a research paper or article that provides an overview of its key points, methodology, results, and conclusions.