Cheryl got a bad grade on her test, which she attributes to the fact that she had to work overtime throughout the week and so could not study as much as usual. Cheryl's co-worker also got a bad grade on a test, which Cheryl attributes to her co-worker's laziness. This type of thinking is an example of
A. prejudice
B. impression formation
C. the fundamental attribution error
D. implicit personality theory
Ans: C. the fundamental attribution error
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a. people are not always aware of the factors that influence their feelings toward things b. people are not always aware of their feelings toward things c. people's emotional responses are not always in sync with their behaviors d. people's stated attitudes are often inconsistent with their behaviors
Which of the following techniques involves injecting radioactive isotopes into the brain?
a. CAT scan b. PET scan c. MRI d. none of these
Studies have found that pedophiles have ____ that contribute to their sexual behavior
a. emotional disorders c. personality disorders b. brain abnormalities d. social inhibitions
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the development of depressive disorders?
a. serotonin b. endorphins c. peptides d. acetylcholine e. somatostatin