Iliana saw her server trip and drop a glass, which caused a huge scene when it shattered on the floor. A fundamental attribution error will be for Iliana to: Question 2 options: a) remember the floor was uneven even though it was not. b) think that the server is a generally clumsy person. c) spot a wrinkle in the carpeting near where the server tripped. d) think that the server is having a bad day.

> Attribution bias is systematic error in evaluation of own actions and others actions. > Hence, attribution bias is error in cognition.> Answer - Choice b • Explanation - Fundamental attribution error refers to attributing own behavior to situational/external factors while others behavior to internal factors or personality. Thinking the server as clumsy, is emphasising internal feature or personality trait as reason for such behavior, and completely overlooking situational/external factors. > Choice a in not correct because uneven floor is external factor. > choice c is not correct because wrinkle in carpet is external factor. > Choice d is not correct because "having bad day ' is considering situational factor. > Conclusion - Situational and external factors are completely ignored while analysing other's behavior due to fundamental attribution error.

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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

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Iliana saw her server trip and drop a glass, which caused a huge scene when it shattered on the floor. A fundamental attribution error will be for Iliana to:

Question 2 options: