The Fundamental Attribution Error Refers to Our Tendency to

question 72

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to

• A) overestimate the role of traits and underestimate the role of situations causing the behaviour of others
• B) overestimate the role of situations causing our own behaviour.
• C) overestimate the role of situations and underestimate the role of traits causing the behaviour of others.
• D) give ourselves more credit for our success than we really deserve.

Understand the basic principles and goals of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Identify cognitive-behavioral techniques and their applications to treat specific disorders.

Recognize different cognitive distortions and understand their impact on mental health.

Understand the role and effectiveness of modeling and reinforcement in learning behaviors.

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