Which of the following best describes what is meant by the "actor-observer effect"?
A) It is easier to make inferences when observing a behavior, rather than performing it
B) We make more dispositional inferences for others' behaviors, but more situational attributions for our own behavior
C) People take more personal responsibility for their own successes, but attribute more personal responsibility for others' failures
D) We assume that others have more insight into our mental states than they actually do

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The actor-observer effect refers to the tendency to attribute situational factors for our own behavior, but dispositional factors for the behavior of others. This means that we are more likely to make excuses for our own behavior, while assuming that others' behavior reflects their character or personality.

Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by the "Actor-Observer