You notice that Devon,a classmate,has failed a quiz.You may commit the fundamental attribution error if you conclude that

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The fundamental attribution error involves attributing behavior or actions to internal, dispositional factors rather than external, situational factors. In this case, assuming that Devon is a lazy student who did not study is an example of the fundamental attribution error, as there could be a variety of factors that contributed to his poor performance on the quiz.

You Notice That Devon,a Classmate,has Failed a Quiz