Shane Interprets Offhand Remarks in the MOST Negative Way Possible

question 29

Multiple Choice

Shane interprets offhand remarks in the MOST negative way possible. When a classmate asks him, "What grade did you get on the spelling test?" Shane's response is, "You want to know if I'm stupid!" Shane is showing:

• A) proactive aggression.
• B) relational aggression.
• C) a hostile attributional bias.
• D) frustration-aggression.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves placing undue emphasis on internal characteristics to explain someone else's behavior in a given situation, rather than considering external factors.

Perceptual Errors

Mistakes in judgment that occur due to inaccuracies in the perceptual process, leading to incorrect interpretations of information.

Competencies

A set of defined skills, knowledge, abilities, and attributes that contribute to successful performance in a job or task.

International Move

The process of relocating to a different country for purposes such as employment, study, or personal reasons, which involves adapting to new cultures and regulatory environments.