The tendancy to overestimate the contribution of external factors is part of which perceptual bias?
A) Projection
B) The fundamental attribution error
C) The halo effect
D) Figure ground
E) Selective perception

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors (such as personality traits) and underestimate the influence of external factors (such as situational factors) when explaining someone else's behavior.

The Tendancy to Overestimate the Contribution of External Factors Is