According to the fundamental attribution error, actors tend to attribute their own behavior to ____ factors, and observers tend to attribute the behavior of others to ____ factors.
A) personal; personal
B) personal; situational
C) situational; personal
D) situational; situational

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency for observers to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors, while actors attribute their own behavior to situational factors.

According to the Fundamental Attribution Error, Actors Tend to Attribute