The essence of the ________ is that people tend to overattribute behavior to external rather than internal causes.
A)self-serving bias
B)fundamental attribution error
C)anchoring and adjustment bias
D)escalation of commitment error
E)availability bias

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The fundamental attribution error suggests that people tend to overemphasize dispositional or internal factors when explaining others' behavior, while underemphasizing situational or external factors. This can lead to inaccurate judgments and misunderstandings in interpersonal interactions.

The Essence of the ________ Is That People Tend to Overattribute