Which of the Following Refers to the Tendency to Attribute

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the tendency to attribute favourable outcomes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

• A)Stereotyping
• B)Self-serving bias
• C)Halo effect
• D)Self-fulfilling prophecy
• E)Fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Explicit Cost

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for goods or services that a company incurs in the course of doing business.

Economic Profit

The difference between the total revenue received by a firm and the total cost of all resources used, including opportunity costs.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Implicit Rate

The implied rate of return that is not explicitly stated, often used in the context of comparing the cost of borrowing to the rate of return on investments.