Ross and Sicoly (1979)asked Students Working on a Group Project

question 116

Multiple Choice

Ross and Sicoly (1979) asked students working on a group project to report their memories for both their own contributions and the contributions of other group members.They found that students remembered their own contributions very well,but had poorer recall of other group members' contributions.This study is an example of

• A) self-serving attributions.
• B) the actor/observer effect.
• C) hindsight bias.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.
• E) the representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Aggression Bias

The tendency to perceive actions or intentions as more aggressive than they may actually be, often influenced by stereotypes or prior experiences.

Unusually Strong Need

An atypical, intense requirement or desire for something, often leading to specific behaviors or actions to fulfill that need.

Cooperativeness

The willingness to work together with others towards a common goal or benefit, often involving compromises and teamwork.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, and the ability to express feelings, needs, and ideas respectfully.