When Ainslie Did Poorly on the Physics Midterm Exam, She

question 66

Multiple Choice

When Ainslie did poorly on the physics midterm exam, she blamed her low score on the unfair exam and the lousy professor. But when the final grades in the course were curvedand she received an A-, she concluded that she had a real talentand mental capacity for logical, scientific thinking. This example illustrates:

• A)the fundamental attribution error.
• B)hindsight bias.
• C)blaming the victim.
• D)the self-serving bias.

---

Definitions:

Cholesterol

A fat-related substance that the body produces in the liver and obtains from dietary sources; needed in small amounts to carry out several vital functions. High levels of cholesterol in the blood increase the risk of heart and artery disease.

Triglyceride Levels

A measurement of the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, present in the bloodstream, which is significant for assessing heart health.

Osteoporosis

An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, more common in women than in men, characterized by a hunched-over posture.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

A treatment used to alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalance by supplementing the body with external hormones.