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A Scientist Discovers a New Virus Associated with a Cancer

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A scientist discovers a new virus associated with a cancer. She is able to culture it in the laboratory and begins to analyze it. What features will help her determine the virus' classification? How does this help her understand the virus' mechanism for causing cancer?


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Fundamental Attribution Error

The bias towards attributing others' actions to their inherent qualities rather than considering the circumstances surrounding those actions.

Compassionate Personality

A character trait characterized by a desire to help those in need and a deep empathy for others' suffering.

Attribution Theory

A psychological concept that explains how individuals attribute causes and effects to behaviors or events, examining the cognitive process behind these explanations.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to situational factors.

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