The Fundamental Attribution Error Refers to Our Tendency to Underestimate

question 1

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to underestimate the impact of ________ and to overestimate the impact of ________ in explaining the behavior of others.

• A) attitudes;cognitive dissonance
• B) cognitive dissonance;attitudes
• C) personal dispositions;situational influences
• D) situational influences;personal dispositions

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, reflecting the accuracy of an operationalization of a theoretical construct.

Regression Toward

A statistical phenomenon where extreme values in data are likely to be followed by, or associated with, less extreme values.

Pretest

An initial measurement or evaluation performed before an intervention or experiment to establish a baseline.

Posttest

A test given after a particular intervention or period of instruction to measure its effectiveness or outcomes.