The Tendency to Negatively Interpret the Behavior of People for Whom

question 66

Multiple Choice

The tendency to negatively interpret the behavior of people for whom you've formed negative Gestalts is referred to as the

• A) fundamental attribution error.
• B) self-serving bias.
• C) horn effect.
• D) halo effect.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censoring themselves, used to explore unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Executive Personality

A term often referring to individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, decision-making capability, and a proactive approach in handling tasks and challenges.

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.