Identify a Difference Between the Defensive Bias and the Fundamental

question 65

Multiple Choice

Identify a difference between the defensive bias and the fundamental attribution error.

• A) The defensive bias is typically used by workers, whereas the fundamental attribution error is typically made by managers.
• B) Unlike the fundamental attribution error, the defensive bias is the tendency to ignore the causes of behavior that are beyond the control of the individual.
• C) Unlike the defensive bias, the fundamental attribution error is the tendency for people to perceive themselves as personally and situationally similar to someone who is having difficulty.
• D) The fundamental attribution error involves the use of external attributions, whereas the defensive bias involves the use of internal attributions.

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