Carol is restless during class because her professor's distressed facial expressions lead her to believe that he dislikes teaching. The professor, on the other hand, is distressed because he sees Carol's restlessness as an indication that she lacks any motivation to learn. At this point, both student and professor should be informed of the dangers of

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The situation described in the scenario is an example of the fundamental attribution error. The professor is making an internal attribution about Carol's restlessness (assuming it is due to her lack of motivation) without considering external factors that may be contributing to her behavior, such as his own teaching style. Similarly, Carol is making an internal attribution about the professor's behavior (assuming he dislikes teaching) without considering external factors that may be contributing to his distress, such as personal issues or difficulty with the course material. Both parties should be reminded to consider situational factors before making internal attributions about behavior.

Carol Is Restless During Class Because Her Professor's Distressed Facial