When people are distracted, they are more likely to fall prey to the fundamental attribution error. This occurs because internal attributions arise from __________, whereas external attributions arise from __________.

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Internal attributions arise from automatic processes, which are quick and effortless judgments we make about others. External attributions, on the other hand, require controlled processes, which are more deliberate and require more cognitive effort to consider the situational factors affecting behavior.

When People Are Distracted, They Are More Likely to Fall