The tendency to infer that people's behavior corresponds to or matches their underlying personality disposition is known as the __________.

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency for people to overemphasize dispositional explanations for other people's behavior rather than considering situational factors. This can lead to the assumption that people's behavior corresponds with their underlying personality disposition, rather than external factors. The other options (A, B, and C) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

The Tendency to Infer That People's Behavior Corresponds to or Matches