Which statement is the best explanation of the fundamental attribution error?

A) We attribute most of what people do to the influence of situations.
B) We rely on the first information we receive to make internal attributions.
C) We are more likely to attribute another's behavior to internal rather than to situational causes.
D) We tend to attribute our successes to our own efforts and failures to the shortcomings of others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people are more likely to attribute others' actions to their character or disposition rather than to external factors.

Internal Attributions

The process of ascribing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors and outcomes to internal, personal factors rather than to external or situational factors.

Situational Causes

External factors or circumstances that are considered to influence an individual's behavior.