How Do the Fundamental Attribution Error and the Actor/observer Discrepancy

question 109

Multiple Choice

How do the fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer discrepancy differ?

• A)Fundamental attribution error pertains only to attributions of others.
• B)Fundamental attribution error pertains only to attributions of self.
• C)Actor/observer discrepancy pertains only to attributions of others.
• D)Actor/observer discrepancy pertains only to attributions of self.

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Dependent Variable

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Independent Variable is the variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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