______________ refers to the tendency to overestimate dispositional influences (and underestimate situational influences) when explaining another person's behaviour.
A) Cognitive dissonance
B) The fundamental attribution error
C) Diffusion of responsibility
D) Deindividuation

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overestimate dispositional influences (i.e., personality traits, abilities, etc.) and underestimate situational influences (e.g., environmental factors, social pressure, etc.) when explaining another person's behavior. In other words, people tend to think that a person's behavior is due to their internal characteristics rather than external factors.

______________ Refers to the Tendency to Overestimate Dispositional Influences (And