In determining the causes of others' behavior,we overemphasize _____ factors; this is the _____.

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The question is referring to the bias known as the fundamental attribution error, which involves overemphasizing dispositional (i.e. internal or personal) factors in determining the causes of others' behavior. The opposite bias would be to overemphasize situational (i.e. external) factors, but this is not mentioned as an option. Additionally, the term "self-serving bias" typically refers to a different bias that involves taking credit for one's successes but attributing failures to external factors, rather than overemphasizing dispositional factors in others.

In Determining the Causes of Others' Behavior,we Overemphasize _____ Factors;