A fan at a baseball game watches the left fielder drop a ball next to the stands. If the fan responds by making the fundamental attribution error, he is most likely to remark that the player:
A) is not a good fielder.
B) was affected by the lights.
C) does not receive enough money.
D) is just having a bad game today.

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when we make internal attributions about someone's behavior, such as assuming that their actions are the result of their personality or abilities, rather than external factors, like the situation or context. In this case, the fan is assuming that the left fielder's behavior (dropping the ball) is due to their lack of skill as a fielder, when in reality there could be any number of external factors (like the wind, the sun in their eyes, or a distraction) that played a role in the event.

A Fan at a Baseball Game Watches the Left Fielder