When an Observer Blames Another Person's Performance Failures or Problems

question 24

Multiple Choice

When an observer blames another person's performance failures or problems more on internal factors relating to the individual than on external factors related to the environment, the observer is:

• A) making a fundamental attribution error.
• B) promoting a self-serving bias.
• C) doing a legitimate performance appraisal.
• D) All of the options listed
• E) None of the options listed

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Discrete Stages

Distinct and separate phases within a process of development or change, where each stage is characterized by specific criteria that differ from those of other stages.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to reproduce or mimic the behavior of others after a delay, indicating a form of memory and cognitive development.

Cross-Culturally

Pertaining to or comparing between two or more cultures, often to understand differences and similarities in practices, values, or beliefs.