Shawn Explains That He Chose to Major in Business Management

question 25

Multiple Choice

Shawn explains that he chose to major in business management because his father insisted that he should be self-sufficient when he graduates;he describes his girlfriend's choice of a nursing major as the result of her caring,compassionate nature.This is an example of:

• A)rationalization.
• B)the actor-observer effect.
• C)the fundamental attribution error.
• D)informational influence.

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information gathered by the senses such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which gets processed by the brain to make sense of the world.

Moral Realism

The philosophical belief that there are objective moral values which are independent of human opinion or belief.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Cognitive Abilities

The mental skills that involve the ability to reason, remember, understand, solve problems, and make decisions.