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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.1
How does the fundamental attribution error relate to the cognitive dissonance theory in explaining a person's behavior?
Fundamental attribution error argues for situational factors, while cognitive dissonance theory leans towards personal traits.
Fundamental attribution error suggests that behavior is determined by personal traits, while cognitive dissonance theory highlights the role of situational factors.
Both theories argue that individuals tend to explain their own and others' behaviors with environmental factors.
Both theories suggest that individuals tend to explain their own behaviors with situational factors and others’ behaviors with personal traits.
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