The Fundamental Attribution Error Refers to the Tendency of People

question 64

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency of people to:

• A)overestimate the role of situational factors in the behavior of others.
• B)overestimate the role of dispositional factors in the behavior of others.
• C)overestimate the role of situational factors in their own behavior.
• D)overestimate the role of dispositional factors in their own behavior.

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Definitions:

Calvin Cycle

A series of biochemical reactions taking place in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms during photosynthesis, where atmospheric carbon dioxide is converted into glucose.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, fundamental for cellular processes.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, acting as a reducing agent in biosynthetic processes.

Absorption Spectrum

A spectrum that shows the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance, useful in identifying chemical compounds.