Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Fundamental

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of the fundamental attribution error?

• A) people's strong need to see themselves as reasonably good, competent, and decent
• B) the subjective way in which an object appears in people's minds
• C) the influence of the real or imagined presence of others
• D) the tendency to underestimate the power of social influence

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Definitions:

Bonds

Fixed-income investments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.

Security

A financial instrument representing an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a government or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

Intrastate Exemption

Refers to exceptions within state regulations that allow certain activities to occur without needing to comply with broader federal laws or regulations.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws, regulating the securities industry, and overseeing the nation's stock and options exchanges.