Which Statement Is the Best Explanation of the Fundamental Attribution

question 192

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the best explanation of the fundamental attribution error?

• A)We attribute most of what people do to the influence of situations.
• B)We rely on the first information we receive to make internal attributions.
• C)We are more likely to attribute another's behavior to internal rather than to situational causes.
• D)We tend to attribute our successes to our own efforts and our failures to the shortcomings of others.

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Definitions:

Prima Facie Duty

Moral duty that is binding unless overridden by a more compelling moral duty.

Moral Requirement

An ethical obligation or duty that individuals are expected to follow based on moral principles or societal norms.

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Utilitarianism

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