Michael Fails to Present His Science Project on Time

question 5

Multiple Choice

Michael fails to present his science project on time. He informs his teacher that it was because his younger brother had destroyed it while playing. However, when his friend, James, forgets to get his project, Michael quickly assumes that James was lazy to do his project. In the context of social perception, Michael is demonstrating the__________. 

• A)obedience to authority  
• B)actor-observer effect  
• C)foot-in-the-door technique  
• D)bystander effect

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