Which Is a Potential Example of the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is a potential example of the fundamental attribution error?

• A)Shawn thought that her secretary was the kindest person she had ever met.
• B)Rich figured that the team was late because of congested air traffic over Atlanta.
• C)Pam explained that late report by noting that she wasn't familiar with the new software.
• D)Cleo mistook the female vice-president for a secretary.
• E)Joe attributed the car accident to slippery pavement.

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