Which Statement BEST Characterizes Thinking That Reflects the Fundamental Attribution

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST characterizes thinking that reflects the fundamental attribution error?

• A) That man is probably homeless because he is too lazy to try to find a job.
• B) We see many homeless people in large cities because there are more social support services available.
• C) That man is probably homeless because the social support services in his city are under-funded.
• D) The increasing number of homeless individuals can be attributed to a downturn in the economy.

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Definitions:

Eye for an Eye

A principle of retributive justice where the punishment is equivalent to the harm caused by the offense.

Gregg v.Georgia

A landmark Supreme Court decision that reaffirmed the constitutionality of the death penalty in the United States.

Furman v.Georgia

A landmark Supreme Court case that led to a moratorium on capital punishment in the United States, critiquing the arbitrary nature of its application.

Retribution

A concept in criminal justice whereby punishment is exacted on an offender as a form of justified vengeance for their actions.