Samuel, a Fifth Grader, Had to Write an Essay About

question 180

Multiple Choice

Samuel, a fifth grader, had to write an essay about how wonderful the mayor was and how much good he had done for the town. Samuel's dad was very upset with him after reading the essay because his dad didn't really like the mayor. Samuel's dad was mad that Samuel disagreed with him, even when Samuel told him he was forced to write the essay. Samuel is in a similar situation as participants in Jones and Harris (1967) study. Samuel's dad is __________.

• A) overusing distinctiveness information
• B) making the fundamental attribution error
• C) making a self-serving attribution
• D) using a consensus effect

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