According to the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to the fundamental attribution error:

• A)people seldom make attributions about their own behavior.
• B)the likelihood of making an error attributing the behavior of another person increases with your familiarity of that other person.
• C)we tend to believe that other people have the same beliefs and behaviors that we have.
• D)we tend to believe the behavior of other people is caused more by their motivation and ability than by factors beyond their control.
• E)we tend to believe that colleagues perform their jobs better than we perform our job.

Distinguish between different types of damages in negligence cases, such as compensatory and punitive damages.

Comprehend the application of negligence per se and res ipsa loquitur in establishing negligence claims.

Evaluate the role and responsibilities of professionals (e.g., doctors, bar owners) in preventing harm.

Identify the elements required to prove negligence and the impact of the defendant's knowledge or actions on liability.

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