The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Very Common Because

question 141

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is very common because:

• A) when we view another person's behavior in a particular setting,the most conspicuous information is the person's immediate surrounding.
• B) we center on an individual's immediate surroundings which change rapidly without focusing on the person's behavior.
• C) of the nature of information available to the people making an attribution.
• D) we tend to exaggerate the importance of environmental factors in producing others' behavior and minimize the influence of personality characteristics.

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Definitions:

Consumption Spending

The total amount of money spent by households and individuals on goods and services within a specific time period.

Marginal Propensity

A measure of how much an individual's consumption changes with a change in income.

Disposable Income

The cash reserves left for households to spend and save after paying income taxes.

Disposable Income

Funds households have for saving and spending following the deduction of income taxes.