Which of the Following Terms Best Describes the Tendency to Underestimate

question 4

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 behavior of others?

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) bandwagon effect
• C) selective perception
• D) emotional dissonance
• E) framing effect

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