General Studies · Organizational Behaviour
Given below are two statements regarding attribution theory: Statement I: The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overestimate the influence of external factors and underestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgements about the behaviour of others. Statement II: Self-serving bias is the tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- 3Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- 4Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct✓
Correct answer
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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