The actor-observer bias involves the tendency for actors to attribute their own actions to ________ and to attribute the actions of other people to those peoples' ________.

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The actor-observer bias refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their own actions to situational factors (such as the environment, context, or external circumstances) while attributing the actions of others to personal dispositions (such as their personality, character, or intentions). Option B is the opposite of the correct answer. Options C and D refer to heuristic biases, which are different from the actor-observer bias.

The Actor-Observer Bias Involves the Tendency for Actors to Attribute