Define the Two Attributional Tendencies That Can Distort One's Interpretation

question 57

Essay

Define the two attributional tendencies that can distort one's interpretation of observed behavior-fundamental attribution bias and self-serving bias,and provide examples of each.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

is the cognitive understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a fundamental concept in developmental psychology.

Sensory-Motor Stage

The earliest stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world primarily through their senses and motor activities.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait that describes the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and another person's perspective, often seen in early childhood development.

Attachment

A lasting emotional connection that ties one individual to another, regardless of distance and time.