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AEWBW

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Evan's laptop was stolen from in his car trunk. His friend George said that it was really Evan's fault for leaving the laptop in the trunk. After all, someone may have seen him put it into the trunk. George is exhibiting
 
  a. the fundamental attribution error. c. confirmation bias.
  b. self-serving bias. d. defensive attribution.

Question 2

The tendency to blame victims for their misfortune, so that one feels less likely to be victimized in a similar way is called
 
  a. the fundamental attribution error. c. confirmation bias.
  b. defensive attribution. d. fundamental bias.


miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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