The Fundamental Attribution Error Causes People to Tend to Attribute

question 52

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error causes people to tend to attribute ________.

• A)failures of others to external factors
• B)their own failures to internal factors
• C)their own successes to external factors
• D)successes of others to external factors

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Definitions:

Beginning Balance

The starting balance in an account at the beginning of a new accounting period, carried over from the end of the previous period.

Adjusted Cost

The final cost of an asset or product after adjustments for changes in price, inflation, or improvements have been accounted for.

Overapplied Overhead

A scenario in which the overhead costs assigned to manufacturing surpass the real overhead expenses that have been incurred.

Goods Sold

The total quantity of goods that have been purchased by customers during a specific time period.