The fundamental attribution error is illustrated in our tendency to underestimate the extent to which others' behavior is influenced by

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The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to overemphasize dispositional factors and underestimate situational factors while explaining the behavior of others. Option B reflects this error as it emphasizes the situational factor of assigned roles in influencing the behavior of others. Options A, C, and D all refer to dispositional factors and thus do not demonstrate the fundamental attribution error.

The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Illustrated in Our Tendency to Underestimate