AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many of Ms. Buck’s Psych students did poorly on the last test. Due to fundamental attribution error, Ms. Buck might conclude that the class did poorly because ____
A
the test was unfair
B
not enough time was given for the students to test
C
students were distracted by Homecoming activities
D
this year’s students are lazier than last year’s students
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The fundamental attribution error refers to an individual’s tendency to attribute another’s actions to their character or personality, while attributing their behavior to external situational factors outside of their control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to place more emphasis on internal characteristics to explain someone’s bad behavior. An example of this is thinking that a person who didn’t answer your call is rude (internal), but in reality, they may not have received your message (external).

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is c. We are more likely to attribute another’s behavior to internal rather than to situational causes..

Detailed explanation-4: -Attitude Definition: In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing. They can have a powerful influence over behavior and affect how people act in various situations.

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