Lopez Was Injured at Work When a Warehouse Shelving Unit

question 98

Multiple Choice

Lopez was injured at work when a warehouse shelving unit fell on him. According to attribution theory, his co- workers assumed the accident was due to the shelves being improperly anchored to the wall. His coworkers are guilty of_____ .

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) reactive perception error
• C) error of culpability
• D) proactive perceptual error
• E) defensive bias

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Definitions:

Cyberstalking

The crime of stalking in cyberspace. The cyberstalker usually finds the victim through internet chat rooms, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or email and proceeds to harass that person or put the person in reasonable fear for his or her safety or the safety of his or her immediate family.

Internet

An international computer network offering extensive information and communication services.

E-Mail

A method of sending messages electronically from one user to another via the internet.

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