Which of the Following Terms Best Describes the Tendency to Underestimate

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best describes the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behavior of others?

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) bandwagon effect
• C) contrast effect
• D) emotional dissonance
• E) self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Hormone

A signaling molecule produced by glands in multicellular organisms to regulate physiology and behavior.

Behaviour

Refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment.

Electro-chemical

Relating to processes that involve both electrical and chemical changes, often referring to the transmission of signals in neurons.

Neuronal Communication

The process through which neurons transmit signals to each other and to other types of cells, enabling the body to respond to stimuli.