A cross-cultural examination of the fundamental attribution error suggests that the fundamental attribution error
A) is universal.
B) is more common in individualistic than collectivistic cultures.
C) is more common in collectivistic than individualistic cultures.
D) is more likely to occur when people are in a sad mood than in a happy mood.

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Research suggests that the fundamental attribution error is more common in individualistic cultures where people tend to focus on individual characteristics rather than situational factors. In collectivistic cultures, where group affiliation and context are prioritized, the fundamental attribution error is less common.

A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Fundamental Attribution Error Suggests That