The Fundamental Attribution Error, Which Helps Explain How Cognitive Biases

question 57

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error, which helps explain how cognitive biases affect attributions, involves

• A)taking credit for your own good behavior.
• B)taking the blame for your own bad behavior.
• C)overemphasizing internal factors when explaining the behavior of others.
• D)overemphasizing situational factors when explaining the behavior of others.
• E)overemphasizing internal factors when explaining personal successes and situational factors when explaining personal failures.

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