The Fundamental Attribution Error

question 7

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error

• A)Is a tendency for managers to believe that most people act because of internal motivations.
• B)Is a tendency for managers to believe more often that people behave in certain ways because of outside factors, such as poor working conditions.
• C)Occurs most often in Asian cultures.
• D)Concerns primarily external attributions.

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Effect

A cognitive bias in which people tend to attribute their own actions to external factors and others' actions to their personality or disposition.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to personal characteristics, while attributing their failures to external factors.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, often influencing attraction and relationships.

Propinquity

The phenomenon wherein people are more likely to form friendships or relationships with those who are geographically close or frequently encountered.