A Stranger Walking in Front of You Trips

question 89

Multiple Choice

A stranger walking in front of you trips. You assume this is because he is clumsy, rather than considering the fact that the sidewalk might be uneven. You have just committed _____.

• A) a social misdemeanor
• B) the fundamental attribution error
• C) a social faux pas
• D) a cardinal sin

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Opinions

Personal views, beliefs, or judgments that may not be based on fact or knowledge.

Weak Threat

A threat perceived as having little or no power to inflict harm or consequences, often resulting in minimal behavioral change.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously harbors conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.