The tendency to overestimate the impact of internal factors and underestimate the influence of external factors when evaluating the behavior of others is caused by:

A) perceptual distraction.
B) stereotyping bias.
C) fundamental attribution error.
D) self-serving bias.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The bias of overattributing behaviors of others to their personal characteristics, while underestimating situational factors.

Perceptual Distraction

A phenomenon where the focus of attention is diverted due to irrelevant stimuli in the environment, affecting cognitive processes.