People Tend to Attribute Their Own Behaviours to Situational Factors

question 7

Multiple Choice

People tend to attribute their own behaviours to situational factors, but to attribute others' behaviours to dispositional factors.This pattern is known as the ____.

• A)fundamental attribution error
• B)heuristic effect
• C)self-serving bias
• D)actor-observer effect

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Definitions:

Situational Variables

These are factors that influence behaviors and outcomes in certain situations, highlighting the impact of the external environment on decision-making.

Mediating Variables

Factors that intervene or serve as a link in the causal relationship between independent and dependent variables, offering insight into how external influences affect outcomes.

Indirect Influence

The ability to affect the behavior or attitudes of others in a non-direct way, often through subtlety or persuasion.

Demands And Constraints

Refers to the pressures, expectations, limitations, and obstacles that individuals or organizations face in achieving objectives.