Question

question 3 of 10
when we look at others behavior, we tend to overemphasize the dispositional
and underemphasize the situational. this is known as:

a. the fundamental attribution error.

b. the schema error.

c. self - efficacy.

d. social cognition.

Explanation:

The fundamental attribution error is defined as the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) factors and underemphasize situational (external) factors when explaining others' behavior. Option B (schema error) is not a recognized term for this concept. Option C (self - efficacy) refers to one's belief in their ability to achieve a goal, not related to attributing others' behavior. Option D (social cognition) is the general process of how we think about social situations, not specifically about this attribution bias. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. the fundamental attribution error.