Mona Offers Ned,a Building Inspector,$5,000 to Overlook the Violations in Her

question 33

Multiple Choice

Mona offers Ned,a building inspector,$5,000 to overlook the violations in her new warehouse.Ned accepts the cash and overlooks the viola-tions. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery.The crime occurred when

• A)Mona decided to offer the bribe.
• B)Mona offered the bribe.
• C)Ned accepted the bribe.
• D)Ned overlooked the violations.

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Definitions:

Stable Attributions

The tendency to believe that an individual's behavior in a given situation is due to unchanging, enduring traits or abilities.

Close Relationship

A deeply connected, mutually influential bond between individuals, characterized by strong emotional ties and interdependence.

Power Imbalance

A situation where there is an unequal distribution of power among individuals or groups, leading to dominance by one party over another.

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to attribute a person's behavior too much to their disposition and not enough to the situation they are in.