Which of the Following Is an Explanation for the Fundamental

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for the fundamental attribution error?

• A)People assign weight to situational causes even when they are made aware of them.
• B)People tend to think long and hard about things instead of taking quick and easy answers.
• C)Behavior is more noticeable than situational factors, which are often hidden.
• D)It takes considerably more cognitive effort to make internal attributions than external attributions.

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