The fundamental attribution error may occur because humans ________ the impact of the situation because ________.
A) underrepresent; of the compacting nature of memory
B) overrepresent; of the expanding nature of memory
C) underrepresent; it is often less visible to the observer
D) overrepresent; it is often extremely salient to the observer

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The fundamental attribution error occurs because humans tend to underrepresent the impact of situational factors on others' behavior, often because these situational factors are less visible or apparent to the observer.

The Fundamental Attribution Error May Occur Because Humans ________ the Impact