Sophie watches Sylvie hit Noah when their mother leaves the room. When their mom returns, Noah reports that Sylvie hit him. When asked why Sylvie hit Noah, Sophie responds “Because Sylvie is mean person.” However, Sylvie states, “Noah was looking at me funny.” These differing explanations illustrate the ______________.

A) Fundamental attribution error
B) Actor-observer bias
C) Self-serving bias
D). Implicit personality bias

B) Actor-observer bias

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An enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior is known as a:

a.) character flaw. b.) character disorder. c.) personality disorder. d.) schizoaffective disorder.

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Symptoms of female sexual interest/arousal disorder can be primarily ______ or _________.

a. endocrine; neurological b. temporary; persistent c. psychological; physiological d. psychological; psychiatric

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