Which of the Following Suggests That the Speaker Is Making

question 192

Multiple Choice

Which of the following suggests that the speaker is making the fundamental attribution error?

• A) "People don't conserve energy in this country because it is still relatively inexpensive."
• B) "Politics and religion cause more problems than they solve."
• C) "The guy at the next table didn't leave a tip for the waitress because he is cheap."
• D) "If I hadn't gotten married and had children, I could have had an exciting career."

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