Asked by Jalah Coleman on May 23, 2024

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What are the two common attribution errors?

A) fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias
B) rudimentary element error and self-serving bias
C) rudimentary element error and self-absorbed slant
D) self-absorbed slant and fundamental attribution error

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the impact of internal factors when making judgments about the behavior of others.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors.

  • Identify and explain the processes involved in attribution theory, including common errors.
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Dhaivat RavalMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The two common attribution errors are the fundamental attribution error, where people tend to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior, and the self-serving bias, where individuals attribute their successes to personal factors and their failures to external factors.