Alex Is Standing in Line at Wal-Mart Waiting to Pay

question 212

Multiple Choice

Alex is standing in line at Wal-Mart waiting to pay for his purchases. A man cuts in front of the line and drops his items on the counter. Alex says to his friend, "That man is incredibly rude." A social psychologist who is within earshot jots down a note so she can use the example in class. What does she write concerning Alex?

• A) He made a situational attribution.
• B) He made a dispositional attribution.
• C) His remark is based on a stereotype.
• D) His remark is considered a collectivistic remark.

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Definitions:

Thoughts

Mental processes that involve the organization and understanding of information, including beliefs, opinions, and intentions.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things, often interfering with daily functioning.

Trembling

Trembling is an involuntary shaking or quivering motion often caused by fear, anxiety, cold, or other emotional or physical states.

Irritable

The quality of being easily annoyed or made angry.