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Attribution Theory and Person Perception Quiz

This assessment explores key concepts in attribution theory and person perception, evaluating understanding of biases such as the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias. It is relevant for learners seeking to grasp...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 14 | Last updated: Mar 9, 2026

Sample Question 1
Maria sees a coworker arrive late to a meeting and immediately assumes he is lazy, rather than considering traffic delays. What cognitive bias is Maria demonstrating?

Actor-observer bias

Fundamental attribution error

Self-serving bias

Just-world phenomenon

Sample Question 2
Jeremy believes he earned an A on his math test because he is naturally smart but blames his failing grade in English on an unfair teacher. What bias does this illustrate?

Self-serving bias

Fundamental attribution error

Cognitive dissonance

Actor-observer bias

Sample Question 3
When explaining his own aggressive behavior, Jason blames a stressful day, but when explaining his friend’s aggression, he assumes the friend has an angry personality. What concept does this scenario best represent?

Fundamental attribution error

Just-world hypothesis

Actor-observer bias

Social facilitation

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