As a result of the fundamental attribution error, what occurs when regarding the emotional behavior of women and men?
A) Men's anger is attributed to internal factors.
B) Women's anger is attributed to internal factors.
C) Men's anger is seen as less justifiable.
D) Women's anger is attributed to external factors.

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for others' behavior rather than situational (external) explanations. Studies have shown that when it comes to emotional behavior, women's anger is often attributed to dispositional factors such as their personality or temperament, while men's anger is more likely to be attributed to situational factors beyond their control. Therefore, women's anger is more likely to be seen as their own fault, while men's anger is seen as justified or understandable. Choice B reflects this tendency to overly attribute women's emotional behavior to internal factors.

As a Result of the Fundamental Attribution Error, What Occurs