The "Fundamental Attribution Error" Refers to Our Tendency to ________

question 94

Multiple Choice

The "fundamental attribution error" refers to our tendency to ________.

• A)overestimate the role of situations in causing our own behavior
• B)assume that we can do no wrong
• C)overestimate the role of dispositions in causing others' behavior
• D)overestimate the role of others in causing our own behavior
• E)overestimate the role of situations in causing others' behavior

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another, influencing many bodily functions.

Cultural Context

The environmental and social factors that influence the values, beliefs, and practices of a culture or a community.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or feelings that are considered to deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, which may or may not be symptomatic of a mental health disorder.

Sociological

Relating to the study of society and social interactions among individuals.