Which of the Following Describes the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the fundamental attribution error

• A)We overemphasize person factors when explaining the behavior of others
• B)We overemphasize situation factors when explaining other people's behavior
• C)We overemphasize person factors in explaining our own positive outcomes
• D)We try learn about the personality of others by observing their behaviors

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Wealth

An abundance of valuable possessions or money, or the total market value of all physical and intangible assets owned by an individual, community, company, or country, minus all debts.

Consumption

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Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, calculated as the total tax paid divided by the taxable income.

State Tax

Taxes imposed by individual states on income, property, goods, and services within their jurisdiction.