Perry believes that Georgia lost her job because she was incompetent when, in reality, the company was just downsizing. Perry has committed

a. social biasing.
b. the fundamental attribution error.
c. groupthink.
d. discrimination.


B

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a. Put your cell phone on vibrate or silent mode. b. Keep calls short. c. Use a catchy tune as a ring tone. d. Make and receive calls out of earshot from others.

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A) relaxation therapy. B) not succumbing to immediate gratification. C) weighing oneself on a daily basis. D) keeping a diary.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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