The Tendency to Overestimate the Contribution of External Factors Is

question 106

Multiple Choice

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of external factors is part of which perceptual bias?

• A) Projection
• B) The fundamental attribution error
• C) The halo effect
• D) Figure ground
• E) Selective perception

Recognize the role of social support in promoting health.

Comprehend the effects of positive emotions on decision-making and cooperation.

Understand the concept of relative deprivation and its impact on satisfaction and happiness.

Understand and calculate the F statistic in a multiple regression model.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can impair performance.

Intellectual Performance

The efficiency or skill level shown by an individual in tasks that require cognitive effort, such as problem-solving, abstract thinking, and understanding complex ideas.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group that can hinder performance in relevant areas.