The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Based on The

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is based on the:

• A)confirmatory bias.
• B)need to believe that one can control one's fate.
• C)basic distrust that we have of other humans.
• D)need to accurately detect causes of behavior.

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Definitions:

Allness

A communicative error assuming one knows all there is to know about a particular subject, therefore oversimplifying complex entities or experiences.

Words Are Arbitrary

The concept that the meanings attached to words are not inherently linked to their phonetic expressions but are agreed upon by users of the language.

Static Evaluation

Viewing people or situations as unchanging, and failing to recognize that change occurs over time.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions designed to encourage a full, meaningful answer using the respondent's own knowledge and/or feelings, unlike yes/no questions.