Which of the Following Scenarios Is LEAST Consistent with the Fundamental

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is LEAST consistent with the fundamental attribution error?

• A) When someone swerves into your lane while driving, you think to yourself, "This person is a terrible driver!"
• B) When someone at a party smiles at you, you think to yourself, "This person smiles at everyone."
• C) When you slip and fall down at a shopping mall, you think to yourself, "I was born clumsy!"
• D) When someone talks loudly to his or her friend on the bus, you think to yourself, "This person might be talking to someone who has a hearing problem."

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Definitions:

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid, providing cushioning and transport of nutrients.

Epidural Space

A fat-filled space surrounding the spinal cord that provides a protective cushion and houses nerves and blood vessels.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.