When Evaluating Others, Many People Underestimate the Influence of External

question 54

Multiple Choice

When evaluating others, many people underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors. This tendency is known as _____.

• A) stereotyping
• B) the halo effect
• C) perceptual defense
• D) the fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Fluctuation

A variation or change in a state, quantity, or level, often without a set pattern or rhythm.

Mismatched

Not properly or suitably matched; often used in the context of DNA sequences where bases do not align properly.

Littoral Lake Zone

The shallow area around the perimeter of a lake where light reaches the bottom, supporting aquatic plants.

Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.