The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Illustrated in Our Tendency to Underestimate

question 122

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is illustrated in our tendency to underestimate the extent to which others' behavior is influenced by

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) assigned roles.
• C) attitudes.
• D) personality traits.

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Definitions:

Stress

A psychological and physical response to external or internal demands that are perceived as challenging or threatening.

Approach-Avoidance Conflicts

Psychological conflicts arising when a single goal or situation has both appealing and unappealing aspects.

Behavioural Responses

The observable reactions or actions of an organism in response to external or internal stimuli.

Vacillation

The state of being unable to make a choice among various viewpoints or courses of action; hesitation.