The Fundamental Attribution Error Involves

question 8

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error involves

• A) becoming more extreme in one's individual opinions following group discussion.
• B) performing a complex task more poorly when in the presence of others.
• C) underestimating situational constraints on another's behavior.
• D) losing self-restraint in group situations that foster anonymity.

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