Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) in Social Psychology

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According to Attribution Theory, what does the consistency factor help to determine?

  • If others behave similarly in this situation
  • If the person behaves differently in various situations
  • If the person's behaviour is influenced by external factors
  • If the person's behaviour is consistent in this situation (correct)

What is the primary focus of Personal Attribution in Attribution Theory?

  • Internal characteristics of a person, such as ability and personality (correct)
  • The cultural background of the individual
  • The behaviour of others in similar situations
  • External factors that influence behaviour

Which of the following scenarios would lead to an internal attribution according to Attribution Theory?

  • A person only behaves aggressively in one specific situation
  • The person's behaviour is influenced by external factors
  • A person always behaves aggressively in all situations (correct)
  • Others behave similarly in the same situation

What is the underlying assumption of the Fundamental Attribution Error?

<p>People tend to overestimate the role of internal dispositions in behaviour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Attribution Theory, which of the following would lead to a situational attribution?

<p>The person's behaviour is influenced by external factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Attribution Theory in understanding social behaviour?

<p>To explain how people make attributions about the causes of behaviour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a situational attribution?

<p>The person fell asleep because they were tired from staying up late (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Attribution Theory, what is the role of consensus in making attributions?

<p>It helps to determine if others behave similarly in this situation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of making an internal attribution according to Attribution Theory?

<p>It leads to an overestimation of the role of internal dispositions in behaviour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a personal attribution?

<p>The person is lazy and that's why they fell asleep during the lecture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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