How is the ultimate attribution error(UAE) different from the other pervasive attributional biases such as the fundamental attribution error, the self-serving bias and the actor-observer effect?

Question

How is the ultimate attribution error(UAE) different from the other pervasive attributional biases such as the fundamental attribution error, the self-serving bias and the actor-observer effect?

Answer 1

A. UAE underlies all the other biases
B. UAE refers to attributional biases that occur at the group level
C. UAE only applies to ingroups
D. UAE refers to attributional biases that occur the individual level
E. a and b

Correct Answer: UAE refers to attributional biases that occur at the group level ✔

Last Updated: August 29, 2023