When People Assume That the Actions of Actors in Television

question 23

Multiple Choice

When people assume that the actions of actors in television programs are due to the personalities of the actors rather than the obvious external cause that they are playing a character, these television viewers are exhibiting

• A)social biasing.
• B)the fundamental attribution error.
• C)perceptual discrimination.
• D)groupthink.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A belief system where an individual attributes their successes and failures to their own actions and decisions.

Peak Communication

Communication characterized by complete openness and honest self-disclosure. It happens rarely.

External Locus

A psychological orientation where an individual believes that their destiny or outcomes are controlled by external forces or environmental factors.

Attitude-Improving Feedback

Feedback given with the intent to positively influence or change someone's attitude or perception towards a particular subject or activity.