Blaming the teacher for a poor grade on an exam, and taking credit for good grades could be an example of which perceptual bias?
A) perceptual distortion.
B) closure activity.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) stereotyping.
E) perceptual grouping.

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for others' behavior and downplay situational (external) factors. In this case, blaming the teacher for a poor grade is an example of dispositional attribution, while taking credit for good grades is an example of situational attribution.

Blaming the Teacher for a Poor Grade on an Exam