What Is the Term for the Tendency to Make Attributions

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the tendency to make attributions to internal causes when focusing on someone else's behaviour?

• A) the fundamental cognitive error
• B) the discounting principle
• C) the fundamental attribution error
• D) the self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Information

Data or knowledge communicated or received about a particular fact or circumstance; information can be obtained from various sources and is essential for decision-making.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior or actions.

Influences

Forces or factors that have an effect on the actions, behavior, opinions, or development of someone or something.

Mere Exposure Effect

An effect that occurs when people hold a positive attitude toward a stimulus simply because they have been exposed to it repeatedly.