A tendency to overestimate the extent to which a stranger's violent behavior stems from his or her aggressive personality best illustrates

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (personality) explanations for others' behavior, rather than situational explanations. In the case of violent behavior, this means assuming that the person's natural aggressiveness is the main cause of their actions, rather than considering factors like their environment or past experiences.

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