You watch a commercial of Lebron James endorsing a new basketball shoe.Although you know that James was paid to endorse the shoes and didn't even write the endorsement himself,you still think that James really likes the new shoes.What does this example illustrate?

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This example illustrates the fundamental attribution error, which refers to the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for others' behavior, rather than considering situational (external) factors. In this case, the person is assuming that Lebron James truly likes the new basketball shoes and endorsing them because he genuinely thinks they're a good product, rather than considering the fact that he was paid to endorse them and may not have had any personal experience with the shoes.

You Watch a Commercial of Lebron James Endorsing a New