The Fundamental Attribution Error

question 6

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error

• A) advantages non-dominant group members while disadvantaging dominant group members.
• B) is the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when evaluating behaviors of others.
• C) is the tendency to underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of external factors when evaluating behaviors of oneself.
• D) only happens when dominant group members evaluate the behavior of out-group members.

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