When We Make Judgments About the Behavior of Other People

question 110

True/False

When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and to overestimate the influence of internal factors. This tendency is called the self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Verbalizing

The act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or perceptions in spoken words.

Emotional State

The current condition of one's feelings or emotions, which can influence perception, decision-making, and behavior.

Familiar Language

Language that is well known, easily recognized, or understood due to regular exposure or use by an individual.

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To react to something by taking a particular course of action or expressing oneself in a specific manner.