Differentiate Between the Fundamental Attribution Error and the Actor/observer Discrepancy

question 170

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between the fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer discrepancy.

• A) Fundamental attribution error pertains only to attributions of others.
• B) Fundamental attribution error pertains only to attributions of self.
• C) Actor/observer discrepancy pertains only to attributions of others.
• D) Actor/observer discrepancy pertains only to attributions of self.

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