The "Sinister Attribution Error" Is the Tendency for People to ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

The "sinister attribution error" is the tendency for people to ________.

• A) rely too heavily on one trait or piece of information when making decisions
• B) attribute malevolent motives to people who represent the out-group
• C) view two options as more dissimilar when evaluating them simultaneously than when evaluating them separately.
• D) underestimate task-completion times for a given set of tasks

---

Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A law enacted to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

Whistleblowers

Individuals who expose illegal, unethical, or improper conduct within an organization.

Ordinance Violation

The breach of local laws or regulations, typically involving penalties like fines or community service.

Felony

A felony is a serious criminal offense, typically involving violence, that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.