Which of the Following Two People Are Most Likely to Show

question 307

Multiple Choice

Which of the following two people are most likely to show activation in the SAME brain area? Vinnie,who just stubbed his toe
Minnie,who was just kicked out of her knitting group
Ginnie,who is doing a logic puzzle
Lynnie,who is watching TV

• A) Ginnie and Lynnie
• B) Vinnie and Minnie
• C) Vinnie and Ginnie
• D) Minnie and Lynnie

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external ones.

Dispositional Causes

Internal factors, such as personality traits or attitudes, that influence an individual's behavior.

Ego Strength

Refers to the ability of the ego to effectively deal with the demands of reality, control impulses, and handle stress.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.