Jason Waits Until the Last Week to Begin His Term

question 403

Multiple Choice

Jason waits until the last week to begin his term paper and finds all the "good" resources checked out. When he receives a D on his paper, he explains to his parents about the lack of materials he had to work with in order to "pull this paper together." Jason's procrastination provided him with an excuse for his poor performance. This example illustrates the concept of

• A)self-handicapping.
• B)actor-observer bias.
• C)the fundamental attribution error.
• D)the autokinetic effect.

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Definitions:

Clean Slates

The concept or condition of having a fresh start or beginning anew, often without any record of prior faults or mistakes.

Innately Good

The belief that humans are born with a natural inclination towards goodness and morality.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

An 18th-century philosopher known for his contributions to political philosophy, education, and literature, emphasizing natural human goodness.

Developmentalists

Experts who study the growth and development of humans throughout their lifespan.