You Observe a Person at the Grocery Store Get Angry

question 39

Multiple Choice

You observe a person at the grocery store get angry and yell at the cashier. Which of these attributions illustrates the fundamental attribution error?

• A) The yeller is a mean, angry person.
• B) The cashier is overworked.
• C) The yeller has had a bad day.
• D) The cashier has had a bad day.
• E) That guy is really very upset right now.

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Definitions:

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Socializing

Engaging in activities or conversations with others in order to build friendships or professional networks.

Proximity

Geographic, residential, and other forms of spatial closeness.

Attractiveness

The quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses, often used in the context of physical appearance but can also refer to personality traits or other attributes.