The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Illustrated in Our Tendency to Underestimate

question 42

Multiple Choice

The fundamental attribution error is illustrated in our tendency to underestimate the extent to which others' behavior is influenced by

• A)genetics.
• B)assigned roles.
• C)their level of motivation.
• D)personality traits.

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