Which Statement Is the Best Explanation of the Fundamental Attribution

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is the best explanation of the fundamental attribution error?

• A)We attribute most of what people do to the influence of situations.
• B)We rely on the first information we receive to make internal attributions.
• C)We are more likely to attribute another's behavior to internal rather than to situational causes.
• D)We tend to attribute our successes to our own efforts and our failures to the shortcomings of others.

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Definitions:

Globalization

The cultural and economic changes resulting from dramatically increased international trade and exchange in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often leading to cultural assimilation or changes.

Homogenization

The process through which diverse elements are blended into a uniform mixture, often used to describe cultural or biological assimilation and standardization.

Social Movements

Collective, organized efforts aimed at promoting or resisting changes in society, often driven by grassroots activism.