The Tendency to Attribute Negative Intent to Others,especially When the Actual

question 41

Multiple Choice

The tendency to attribute negative intent to others,especially when the actual intentions of the other child are unclear,is referred to as:

• A)trait confluence
• B)hostile attribution bias
• C)reactive aggression
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Collectivist Construals

Interpretations or perceptions that emphasize the importance of community, shared goals, and group cohesion over individual goals.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the behaviors, customs, values, and norms of their own culture through unconscious absorption during childhood.

Acculturation

The process through which individuals or groups from one culture come to adopt the practices and values of another culture while still maintaining their original cultural identities.

Assimilation

The process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group, often involving the loss of the original linguistic or cultural characteristics.