Underestimating the Influence of External Factors and Overestimating the Influence

question 76

Multiple Choice

Underestimating the influence of external factors and overestimating the influence of internal factors when making judgments about others is known as the ________.

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) self-serving bias
• C) assumption of similarity
• D) halo effect

Understand the phenomenon of group decision-making issues such as groupthink and social loafing.

Acknowledge the role of self-concept in shaping perceptions and interactions within social contexts.

Appreciate the complexity of social identity formation and its effects on intergroup relations.

Recognize the psychological mechanisms behind aggression, helping behavior, and prejudice.

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