The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Most Likely to Occur When

question 37

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is most likely to occur when we explain an instance of

• A) good behavior performed by a person we have never met before.
• B) good behavior performed by a person we have previously met in a number of different situations.
• C) bad behavior performed by a person we have never met before.
• D) bad behavior performed by a person we have previously met in a number of different situations.

---

Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Chemical Messengers

Substances in the body that transmit signals from one cell to another, typically hormones and neurotransmitters.

Sodium/Potassium Pumps

A type of active transport mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cellular function and homeostasis.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind to elicit a physiological response.