Which of the Following Is True About the Fundamental Attribution

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the fundamental attribution error?

• A) It occurs when individuals react to arbitrary or irrelevant numbers when setting financial or other numerical targets.
• B) It occurs when information that is readily available is incorrectly assessed to also be more likely.
• C) It occurs when good outcomes are attributed to personal characteristics, but undesirable outcomes are attributed to external circumstances.
• D) It occurs when mistakes seem obvious after they have already occurred.
• E) It occurs when individuals are more confident in their abilities to predict an event than logic suggests is actually possible.

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Definitions:

Member Similarity

The degree to which individuals in a group or team share common characteristics, values, or experiences, which can affect group cohesion and dynamics.

Team Size

Refers to the number of individuals that make up a team, which can influence the team's effectiveness and interaction dynamics.

Team Cohesiveness

The extent to which team members are attracted to the team and motivated to remain part of it.

Dysfunctional Conflict

Harmful disagreements or disputes that lead to decreased productivity and morale, rather than constructive outcomes.