The Fundamental Attribution Error Is the Tendency to Overestimate the Influence

question 28

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overestimate the influence of ________ factors and to underestimate the influence of ________ factors.

• A) external, stable; internal
• B) external, unstable; internal
• C) internal, stable; external
• D) internal, unstable; external

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Definitions:

Mild-mannered

Describing someone who is gentle and not easily angered or agitated.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped set of neurons located in the brain's temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Aggressive Tendencies

Inclinations or predispositions towards acting or reacting with hostility or violence towards others or oneself.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome typically present in males, determining male biological characteristics.