Question

485. When making the "attribution error," we tend to overestimate the

importance of when judging the behaviors of others.
(A) Situational factors
(B) Personal factors
(C) Gender
(D) Intelligence
(E) Age

Answer 1

In this context, the "attribution error" referred to is the tendency to overestimate personal factors in others' behaviors, known as the fundamental attribution error. This cognitive bias leads people to attribute others' actions to their character while underestimating situational influences. OPTION B is answer

Step-by-step explanation:

When making the "attribution error," we tend to overestimate the importance of personal factors when judging the behaviors of others. This concept is known as the fundamental attribution error, which is a common cognitive bias wherein individuals attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while neglecting situational factors that may be influencing their behavior.

For example, in the "quizmaster study," contestants who did not know the situational advantage of the questioners (who created the questions) rated the questioners as having more knowledge. Observers made a similar mistake, attributing higher intelligence to the questioners due to their performance, which was actually influenced by the situation.OPTION B is answer