When Professor McDonald starts class, a student rushes in late, making a lot of noise and disrupting the entire classroom. Professor McDonald immediately labels the student as irresponsible. This is an example of __________.
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) a fundamental attribution error
C) an intrinsic error
D) prejudice

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Professor McDonald is making a fundamental attribution error by assuming that the student's tardiness is due to their character rather than considering external factors such as traffic or an emergency.

When Professor McDonald Starts Class, a Student Rushes in Late