According to the ultimate attribution error, if subjects thought a harm-doer was black, they would be more likely to attribute his action to ________. When they thought he was white, they would be more willing to attribute his action to ________.

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The ultimate attribution error suggests that people are more likely to attribute negative actions of individuals from out-groups (e.g., racial minorities) to their personality or dispositional factors, while attributing similar actions of in-group members (e.g., racial majority) to situational factors.

According to the Ultimate Attribution Error, If Subjects Thought a Harm-Doer