Asked by LaShundra Smith on Jul 18, 2024

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The tendency to attribute other people's behaviour to internal factors and our own behaviour to situational influences is known as

A) the fundamental attribution error.
B) a stereotype.
C) the actor-observer bias.
D) the foot-in-the-door technique.

Fundamental Attribution Error

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

Actor-observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their internal characteristics.

Situational Influences

External factors present in an individual's environment that impact behavior, decisions, and perceptions.

  • Analyze the impact of personal traits and contextual elements on the attribution of actions.
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Katelyn UrquidiJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The actor-observer bias describes the tendency to attribute other people's actions to their character or personality (internal factors) while attributing our own actions to the situation or environment (external factors). This bias highlights a difference in how we explain behaviors depending on whether we are the actor or the observer.