Which of the Terms Below Describes the Tendency for an Observer

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the terms below describes the tendency for an observer to overestimate the role of personal, internal factors in affecting behavior and to underestimate the influence of situational factors?

• A) anecdotal error
• B) attribution error
• C) the fundamental attribution error
• D) the overestimating bias
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded over time for a fixed asset, reflecting its decrease in value.

Income Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed. The tax rate may increase as taxable income increases (progressive tax rates).

Profitability Index

A financial metric used to assess the desirability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Present Value of Net Inflows

The current value of a series of cash inflows expected in the future, discounted back at a particular rate to account for the time value of money.