Chris Has Studied for His Math Test and His English

question 92

Multiple Choice

Chris has studied for his math test and his English test. He expects to do moderately well in both subjects. He gets an "A" in English but fails in math. While Chris feels that the grade he got for English was well-deserved, he blames his failure in mathematics on the fact that his teacher Mr. Wallace does not like him. In this situation, Chris is exhibiting _____.

• A)stereotypical behavior
• B)a fundamental attribution bias
• C)a negativity bias
• D)micro-aggression
• E)a self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Prosopagnosia

Known as face blindness, this is a disorder in the neurological system that hampers facial recognition abilities.

Context Effects

The influence of environmental factors on one's perception, cognition, or behavior, indicating how context shapes psychological processes.

Subliminal Messaging

A form of communication designed to influence the subconscious mind of the audience, containing hidden messages not consciously perceived.

Visible Light Waves

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, comprising wavelengths from approximately 380 to 750 nanometers.