In the Study of Human Behavior, the Tendency Is to Place

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the study of human behavior, the tendency is to place too much importance on individual personality while neglecting the situational variables that mold behavior in various contexts. This phenomena is

• A) Errors of assumption
• B) Cultural insensitivity
• C) Fundamental attribution error
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Storage

The act or process of keeping data, objects, or materials in a location for future use, preservation, or retrieval.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Working Memory

A mental “workbench” where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.