Asked by Sabrina Ozuna on May 05, 2024
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Rhonda has just learned that her neighbor Patricia was involved in an automobile accident at a nearby intersection.The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error may lead Rhonda to conclude
A) "Patricia's brakes must have failed."
B) "Patricia's recklessness has finally gotten her into trouble."
C) "Patricia's children probably distracted her."
D) "The road must have been wet and slippery."
Fundamental Attribution Error
A cognitive bias where people tend to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors in explaining others' behavior.
Automobile Accident
An unforeseen and unplanned event involving vehicles, which may result in damage or injury.
Recklessness
A disregard for or indifference to the risks of one's actions and their potential harm to oneself or others.
- Identify the basic attribution error and its impact on how we perceive things.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the basic attribution error and its impact on how we perceive things.
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