If You Do Poorly on This Exam and Conclude That

question 66

Multiple Choice

If you do poorly on this exam and conclude that it is really the professor's fault for making the exam too hard, you are basing your explanation on

• A) the fundamental attribution error
• B) a primacy effect
• C) a recency effect
• D) the just world hypothesis
• E) a self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Genetic Predispositions

The genetic factors that can influence an individual's likelihood of developing certain traits, behaviors, or diseases.

Social Conditions

The circumstances and factors affecting the way people live and interact in society, such as poverty, education, and community.

Environmental Conditions

The external factors and influences that affect living organisms, including natural and built environments.

Hostile Mothers

Refers to maternal figures who display consistent aggression or negativity towards their children, affecting the child's emotional and psychological development.