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The Fundamental Attribution Error Refers to the Tendency to Attribute

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute the behavior of other people to internal factors more than external factors.


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Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Formal Operational Stage

A phase in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals (around age 11 and older) gain the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Cause and Effect

The relationship between events where one is the result of the other or others, a fundamental concept in identifying reasons behind certain outcomes.

Helicopter Parents

Describes parents who take an overly protective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children, often intruding in decisions and experiences best handled autonomously by the child.

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