When given a series of vignettes and asked to explain the behavior of the individuals described in the vignettes, Rena, a woman from India, is found not to display the fundamental attribution error. She most likely lacks this bias because __________.

A) she is a woman
B) she is well educated
C) she is naturally agreeable
D) she is from a collectivistic culture

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Surinder Singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors rather than external factors. Being from a collectivistic culture, Rena may be more likely to consider external factors such as social norms and contextual influences when explaining behavior, rather than assuming it is solely a result of personal disposition.

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