Which of the Following Has Been Offered as an Explanation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been offered as an explanation for the fundamental attribution error?

• A) We do not know how people behaved in other situations in the past.
• B) We too often give other people the benefit of the doubt.
• C) We are easily distracted by the situation in which events occur.
• D) We suffer from low self-esteem and a tendency to self-criticize.

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Definitions:

Cash Management

The process of collecting, managing, and investing a company's cash flow in a way that optimizes its financial stability and profitability.

Investment

The process of distributing funds with the aim of earning returns or profits.

Operating Efficiently

The practice of minimizing waste and maximizing resources to achieve optimal productivity and profitability in a business's operations.

Precautionary Motive

A theory explaining the demand for liquidity by individuals and firms as a safeguard against future cash needs and uncertainties.