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:

Personal Gratification

The feeling of satisfaction or pleasure individuals experience when they accomplish personal goals or fulfill desires.

Social Responsibility

The obligation of an organization or individual to act in ways that benefit society at large, beyond their own interests.

Hygiene Factor

Factors related to job dissatisfaction that, when absent, can cause workers to become unhappy, such as salary, company policies, and working conditions.

Job Context

The environment, conditions, and all the external and internal factors that influence the nature of a job, including its requirements and the employee's performance.