The fundamental attribution error, or the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to dispositional forces rather than situational pressures, is evident in the following scenario:
A) Colin often lies and so it is surprising that he told the truth about stealing the bicycle.
B) The weather was terrible and so the burglar decided not to use the fire escape.
C) Matthias was very tired and that is why he has quit the competition mid-way through.
D) The robber stumbled because he was clumsy and not because the road was slippery.
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