Which of the Following Terms Best Describes the Tendency to Underestimate

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best describes the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behaviour of others?

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) halo effect
• C) selective perception
• D) overconfidence
• E) randomness error

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Definitions:

Distress

Negative stress that results from being exposed to stressors, leading to physical or psychological discomfort.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Negative Affectivity

A personality dimension that encompasses a wide range of feelings and behaviors typically viewed as negative, such as sadness, anger, and nervousness.

Psychoticism

A personality pattern typified by aggressiveness and interpersonal hostility.