Recent Research on the Actor-Observer Effect Suggests That

question 112

Multiple Choice

Recent research on the actor-observer effect suggests that

• A)the tendency to make this error has a genetic component.
• B)males are more likely than females to make this error.
• C)with globalization, cross-cultural differences in the effect have disappeared.
• D)it may be weaker than originally suspected and limited to certain situations.
• E)it is difficult to demonstrate in an experimental setting.

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Definitions:

Implicit Association

The subconscious linking of two concepts or objects, which can influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors without the individual's awareness.

Other-Race Effect

A bias toward recognizing faces of the race one has the most exposure to, typically their own race.

Ingroup Bias

The inclination to prefer one's own group to other groups.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they actually are, often leading to stereotypes.