Karl was injured at work when a shelving unit fell on him. Karl was trying to reach an item on a high shelf by climbing on the shelving unit rather than using a ladder. His employer would be committing a(n)____if Karl's employer blamed the entire incident on Karl.
A)fundamental attribution error
B)reactive perception error
C)error of culpability
D)proactive perceptual error
E)primary perceptual oversight

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when someone attributes another person's actions to their character or personality while ignoring situational factors. In this case, blaming Karl entirely for the incident without considering the work environment or lack of proper equipment (like a ladder) is an example of this error.

Karl Was Injured at Work When a Shelving Unit Fell