Residents of Poor Countries Tend to Have Fewer Automobiles Per

question 116

Multiple Choice

Residents of poor countries tend to have fewer automobiles per capita because

• A) lower per capita real gross domestic product (GDP)growth rates allow for less spending on automobiles.
• B) residents of poor countries tend to live on farms,where cars are unnecessary.
• C) residents of wealthy countries have automobiles provided to them by the government.
• D) tax rates are higher in poor countries,which leaves less money to spend on cars.
• E) residents of poor countries generally prefer to walk.

Identify and explain common attribution errors, such as the fundamental attribution error and the actor-observer effect.

Recognize how cognitive biases and perspective-taking can affect our understanding of others' behaviors.

Explain the three-stage model of dispositional attribution and the impact of cognitive load on attribution.

Understand the principles and applications of Kelley's covariation model in making causal attributions.

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