After the tragic,accidental death of Diana,Princess of Wales,public sorrow was mixed with criticism of the Royal Family,whose absence from the public stage was noted.The Queen,Prince Charles,and others were referred to as aloof and uncaring.This historical example illustrates the

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The fundamental attribution error involves making dispositional attributions for behavior instead of considering situational factors. In this case, the public's criticism of the Royal Family reflects a tendency to attribute their absence to personal characteristics (e.g. aloofness, lack of caring), rather than considering external factors that may have influenced their behavior (e.g. grief, the need for privacy).

After the Tragic,accidental Death of Diana,Princess of Wales,public Sorrow Was