Which Statement Concerning Cultural Variations in Attribution Is False

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning cultural variations in attribution is false?

• A)The self-serving bias may be more prevalent in Western societies.
• B)People from collectivist societies appear to be more likely to make the fundamental attribution error.
• C)People from collectivist societies are more likely to assume behaviour reflects conformity to group norms.
• D)Japanese individuals tend to exhibit a self-effacing bias.

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