The Fact That Individuals, When Observing Others, Tend to Underestimate

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fact that individuals, when observing others, tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors is called ________.

• A)self-serving bias
• B)fundamental attribution error
• C)external consistency bias
• D)blame theory
• E)internal favouritism

Understand the etiology and impact of eating disorders on health.

Identify the causes and manifestations of dissociative disorders.

Recognize the contributions of key figures and approaches in psychotherapy and the treatment of mental disorders.

Understanding the impact of government taxes and fines on market equilibrium prices.

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Definitions:

Personality Characteristics

The distinct traits or qualities that define an individual’s patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Success

The achievement of set goals or objectives, often measured by factors such as performance, attainment of desired outcomes, or recognition.

Big Five

A theory describing human personality as composed of five broad traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Job Performance

The extent to which an employee carries out their job duties and responsibilities effectively.