Which of the Following Could Be an Example of the Fundamental

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be an example of the fundamental attribution error?

• A)Ralph described himself as a failure.
• B)Ralph thought that the reason he failed was that he was sick that day.
• C)Jayne said Ralph failed because the test was unfair.
• D)Sue explained Ralph's failure in terms of his incompetence and laziness.

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Definitions:

Thanatos

In Freudian psychology, a concept representing the death drive or instinct, which coexists with the life instinct (Eros) and drives aggressive and destructive behavior.

Psychic Epidemics

Phenomena in which large numbers of people begin to engage in unusual behaviors that appear to have a psychological origin.

Self-Hypnotic Suggestion

A technique of self-induction to reach a state of heightened suggestibility for personal improvement or therapeutic purposes.

Substance-Induced Psychosis

A form of psychosis triggered by the abuse of drugs or alcohol, which can lead to hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.