What Is the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the Fundamental Attribution Error?

• A) The tendency to include situational factors when explaining other people's behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining our own behavior
• B) The tendency to attribute every error we make to the people with whom we are interacting
• C) The tendency to include situational factors when explaining our own behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining other's behavior
• D) The tendency to believe that the fundamental reason for errors is the superficial nature of our society

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Definitions:

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Actions or tendencies that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

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An illegal opioid drug derived from morphine, known for its potent euphoric effects and high potential for addiction and abuse.