At times, people tend to underestimate the impact of situational factors and overestimate the impact of personal factors when explaining other people's behaviours. This is termed a ___________.
A)fundamental attribution error
B)self-serving bias
C)self-perception theory
D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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The fundamental attribution error describes the tendency for people to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role and power of situational influences.

At Times, People Tend to Underestimate the Impact of Situational