Carlos and His Work Associates Form a Close, Friendly Group

question 53

Multiple Choice

Carlos and his work associates form a close, friendly group, and they usually work well together. However, they may face a problem involving an extreme form of conformity called

• A) fundamental attribution error.
• B) generational identity.
• C) groupthink.
• D) self-serving bias.
• E) the proximity effect.

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Definitions:

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine holding an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of employment or agency.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine that holds an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, performed within the scope of employment or agency.

Principal

The main individual or group participating in an agreement or deal, or the initial sum of money put in or borrowed, prior to adding interest.

Agent's Torts

Refers to wrongful acts committed by an agent that result in legal liability for the principal under certain conditions.