Which of the Following People Have Fallen Prey to the Fundamental

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people have fallen prey to the fundamental attribution error?

• A) Cindy, who explains her poor exam performance by pointing out how hard the questions were
• B) Tim, who points to a person who fell down and says, "What a clumsy oaf!"
• C) Guillermo, who explains his girlfriend's tears by saying, "She didn't get enough sleep last night"
• D) Dien, who points to an erratic driver and says, "Look at that! The roads are slick tonight"

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Definitions:

Shared Leadership

A leadership approach where control and decision-making responsibilities are distributed among members within a group or organization.

Group Trust

The collective confidence among members of a group in each other's reliability, integrity, and capability, which facilitates cooperation and cohesion.

External Coaching

The practice of bringing in a coach from outside the organization to develop skills, enhance performance, or facilitate personal or professional growth.

Harmonious Passion

The positive and fulfilling feeling one gets when engaging in an activity that one loves, which does not conflict with other aspects of one's life.