A Stranger Walking in Front of You Trips

question 97

Multiple Choice

A stranger walking in front of you trips.You assume this is because he is clumsy, rather than considering the fact that the sidewalk might be uneven.You have just committed _____.

• A)the saliency bias
• B)the fundamental attribution error
• C)a self-serving bias
• D)a defensive attribution

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Definitions:

Pecking Order

A hierarchy of status seen among members of a group of people or animals, often dictated by power, rank, or social standing.

Social Class Concept

A categorization of individuals and groups based on various factors including wealth, occupation, and education, reflecting their position within a societal hierarchy.

Achieved Status

A social position that a person earns or chooses, reflecting personal skills, abilities, and efforts.

Ascribed Status

A social position assigned to an individual at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life, not a result of personal achievement.