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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.1
According to attribution theory, what does actor-observer bias refer to?
Attributing one’s own behavior solely due to external circumstances but believing that other people’s behavior reflects their personalities.
Showing consistent preference towards certain individuals and being biased against others based on preconceived notions.
Misjudging other people based on their perceived roles or status in society.
The tendency for people observing an action to blame it on a person’s nature, while those performing it blame situational factors.
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