As a participant in a study, you watch a videotaped conversation between Wanda and Juanita. The conversation is designed so that the two women participate equally, but the videotape you view focuses only on Juanita. According to the research on the actor-observer effect, which of the following is MOST likely?

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The actor-observer effect states that we tend to attribute our own behavior to external factors (observer perspective) but attribute the behavior of others to internal factors (actor perspective). In this case, as you are observing Juanita more closely, you are more likely to attribute her behavior to internal factors, such as dominance or influence, rather than external factors. Therefore, it is most likely that you will say that Juanita dominated the conversation and influenced Wanda.

As a Participant in a Study, You Watch a Videotaped