Which of the Following Is a Way That the Planet

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way that the planet Mercury is similar to the Moon?

• A) its surface is heavily cratered
• B) it has a significant atmosphere
• C) the highest temperature on the two worlds is the same
• D) the time they take to spin once on their axis is the same
• E) you can't fool me, Mercury is not similar to the Moon in any way

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

The systematic error made when evaluating the behavior of a group member, attributing positive behaviors to situational factors and negative behaviors to inherent characteristics.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over those from different groups.

Outgroup Derogation

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to view and judge members of a group to which they do not belong less favorably than their own group (ingroup).

Self-Serving Attributions

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to internal or personal factors while attributing failures to external or situational factors.