Which of the Following Does Not Illustrate a Common Type

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not illustrate a common type of attribution error?

• A)a girl who does well in science is perceived as being unusually smart
• B)a white person observes a white student taking a wallet out of someone's purse and assumes the student was asked to do so by the owner
• C)a Hispanic student is carrying a baseball bat and it is assumed he intends to vandalize something
• D)All of these are illustrations of attribution error.

Interpret the role of self-serving bias in personal evaluations and behavior.

Identify the characteristics and implications of excessive self-confidence.

Understand the process and significance of possible selves in personal development.

Evaluate the influence of personal biases on ethical behavior and self-perception.

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