Research Suggests That People Seem to Commit the Fundamental Attribution

question 117

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that people seem to commit the fundamental attribution error

• A)only if they use the availability heuristic to make attributions.
• B)only if they are unaware of the actor's feelings about the particular behavior.
• C)even when they attempt to explain their own behavior.
• D)even when they are aware of the situational constraints of the behavior.

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Definitions:

Obedience Study

Research investigating how individuals comply with or obey authority, often involving instructions to perform actions.

Ethical Standards

Guidelines that dictate what is considered morally right and wrong in specific contexts, such as professional conduct.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or influence over others, often in a specific context like a workplace, family, or legal system.

Social Role

The part individuals play as members of a social group, which comes with specific expectations, behaviors, and responsibilities.