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The Underlying Processes As To Why The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Reduced In Close Relationships

Green, Sharin Palladino
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1050437965

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2003, Master of Arts, Miami University, Psychology.
Three competing explanations (three-stage model of attribution, the use of relationship specific schemas, and other-serving bias) for why the fundamental attribution error (FAE) is reduced in close relationships were examined. Experiment 1 found some support consistent with the three-stage model and the other-serving bias as explanations for the reduction of the FAE in close relationships. Experiment 2 examined the same variables but addressed a confound resulting from the use of different scenarios for different targets. Relationship satisfaction was also assessed in Experiment 2. Similar to Experiment 1, Experiment 2 found support for the other-serving bias. In addition, for those high in relationship satisfaction, dispositional ratings made for negative scenarios were significantly greater when the target was a stranger than when the target was a significant other. Implications of these findings are discussed.
Allen McConnell (Advisor)
43 p.
Psychology, Social
fundamental attribution error

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  • Green, S. P. (2003). The Underlying Processes As To Why The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Reduced In Close Relationships [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1050437965

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Green, Sharin. The Underlying Processes As To Why The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Reduced In Close Relationships. 2003. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1050437965.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Green, Sharin. "The Underlying Processes As To Why The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Reduced In Close Relationships." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1050437965

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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