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EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

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Attribution theory focuses on the explanations individuals generate to explain specific events or outcomes. There are common biases that accompany attributions. What is bias toward internally attributing the behavior of others while overlooking situational variables called?
  1. Fundamental attribution bias
  2. Actor-observer bias
  3. Self-serving bias
  4. Dispositional bias
Explanation
Answer: A - The fundamental attribution bias involves toward internally attributing the behavior of others while overlooking situational variables. This bias results in the common problem of blaming the victim.
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