We Commit the Fundamental Attribution Error When We ____

question 14

Multiple Choice

We commit the fundamental attribution error when we ____.

• A) discount situational explanations for behavior and rely more on trait explanations
• B) change an attitude to match our behavior
• C) view the actions of others from their perspective
• D) conform to a group norm even though we do not really want to

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Definitions:

Crosstabulation

A tabular summary of data for two variables. The classes for one variable are represented by the rows; the classes for the other variable are represented by the columns.

Variables

Elements, characteristics, or attributes that can take on different values and are used in scientific research or statistical analysis.

Stem-and-Leaf Display

A graphical method of displaying quantitative data to assess its distribution, by dividing each data point into a "stem" and a "leaf".

Age

A measure of time that an individual, object, or concept has existed, typically expressed in years.