People often assume that the actors really are similar to the characters that they play on television.That tendency illustrates which of the following?

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This tendency illustrates the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for people's behavior, rather than situational (external) factors. In this case, people attribute the actor's behavior to his or her innate personality traits, rather than considering the fact that the actor is simply playing a role.

People Often Assume That the Actors Really Are Similar to the Characters