The Tendency for Actors to Attribute Their Behaviour to Situational

question 199

Multiple Choice

The tendency for actors to attribute their behaviour to situational factors can be overcome by

• A)the fundamental attribution error.
• B)the actor-observer effect.
• C)the self-serving bias.
• D)perceptual defence.
• E)contrast effects.

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Definitions:

Faulty Cognitions

Faulty Cognitions are distorted or irrational thoughts that can lead to erroneous beliefs and negative behavior patterns.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts that are not based on reality or logical reasoning, often leading to negative emotions.

Ellis

Referring to Albert Ellis, a psychologist known for developing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which focuses on identifying irrational beliefs to change emotional and behavioral responses.

Socratic Method

A form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions.