The Actor/observer Bias Suggests That ____

question 160

Multiple Choice

The actor/observer bias suggests that ____.

• A) everyone has some type of prejudice that stems from natural cognitive processes
• B) we have a different focus when observing ourselves compared to when we observe others
• C) we tend to view ourselves more favorably than we view others
• D) if many people observe a person in need of help, the chances of that person getting help are low

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Incidence

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