The Fundamental Attribution Error Tells Us That When We See

question 23

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error tells us that when we see Victor spill his water in a restaurant, we are most likely to conclude that it is because

• A) the waitress put the glass in an unusual place.
• B) Victor was helping his friend Yusuf read his menu.
• C) Victor is clumsy.
• D) the glasses the restaurant uses are too tall.

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