Asked by Jamie Willyard on Jul 22, 2024

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency for observers to _____ situational influences and _____ dispositional influences on behavior.

A) overestimate;underestimate
B) underestimate;overestimate
C) ignore;overestimate
D) overestimate;ignore

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people overly attribute others' actions to their personality or disposition rather than to external factors.

Situational Influences

The impact of external environmental factors on an individual's behavior, choices, and attitudes at a given moment.

Dispositional Influences

Characteristics or traits of individuals that influence their behaviors and attitudes.

  • Gain insight into the core concept of the fundamental attribution error and its consequences on how we perceive others in a social context.
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Alaiin KanyiindaJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute behavior to dispositional (internal) factors rather than situational (external) factors. Therefore, observers tend to underestimate situational influences and overestimate dispositional influences on behavior.