Which Statement About Duke Ellington Is False

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Duke Ellington is false?

• A) He composed music for, arranged music for, and conducted his own jazz band.
• B) He was recognized as one of America's most important composers during his lifetime.
• C) He went commercial and wrote Top 40 hits.
• D) He wrote religious music later in his career.

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Definitions:

Stable Attributions

The tendency to believe that an individual's behavior in a given situation is due to unchanging, enduring traits or abilities.

Close Relationship

A deeply connected, mutually influential bond between individuals, characterized by strong emotional ties and interdependence.

Power Imbalance

A situation where there is an unequal distribution of power among individuals or groups, leading to dominance by one party over another.

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to attribute a person's behavior too much to their disposition and not enough to the situation they are in.