Research on the Fundamental Attribution Error Has Found

question 21

Multiple Choice

Research on the fundamental attribution error has found

• A) gender differences: men rely on internal attributions more than women do.
• B) gender differences: women rely on internal attributions more than men do.
• C) cultural differences: Americans rely on internal attributions more than Koreans do.
• D) cultural differences: Koreans rely on internal attributions more than Americans do.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves convincing someone indirectly, through superficial cues or associations, rather than through the central route which involves systematic thinking and argument analysis.

Strict Attendance

emphasizes the rigorous enforcement of rules requiring presence at a designated place, such as a school or workplace, within specified times.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The psychological tactic of getting a person to agree to a large request by first setting them up to agree to a modest request.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors or the context of the situation.