The Fundamental Attribution Error Refers to the Tendency of People

question 65

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency of people to overestimate the role of:

• A) dispositional factors in the behaviour of others.
• B) situational factors in the behaviour of others.
• C) situational factors in their own behaviour.
• D) dispositional factors in their own behaviour.

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Definitions:

Introspection

The process of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Discovery

The act of finding something not previously known or recognized; in legal contexts, it involves the pre-trial process where parties obtain evidence from each other.

Social Pressure

A form of influence exerted by a social group or society encouraging conformity to its norms and values.

Domination

The exercise of control or authority over others, often in a manner that limits freedom and self-determination.