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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.5
How does the fundamental attribution error contribute to bias and discrimination in psychological practices?
It leads to overemphasis on internal characteristics while overlooking situational factors.
It decreases the likelihood of stereotyping by encouraging holistic judgments about individuals.
It promotes equal consideration of both personal traits and situational influences in explaining behavior.
It encourages psychologists to attribute behaviors primarily to environmental influences.
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AP Psychology - 9.5 Bias, Prejudice, and Discrimination
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