As a news anchor,Craig is used to people approaching him to argue about things he reported.Though he loves his job,he is constantly explaining that just because he reports on an issue doesn't mean he personally subscribes to it.In situations like this,people are
A) relying on the peripheral route of persuasion.
B) making a fundamental attribution error.
C) using the door-in-the-face technique.
D) relying on the norm of reciprocity.

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People approaching Craig and assuming he personally subscribes to the issues he reports on is an example of making a fundamental attribution error. This error occurs when we make assumptions about someone's personality based on their behavior or actions, without considering situational factors that may be influencing their behavior. In this case, Craig is simply doing his job as a news anchor, but people are assuming that his reporting reflects his personal beliefs or values.

As a News Anchor,Craig Is Used to People Approaching Him