You see an individual on the bus punch someone else in the nose. You immediately conclude that the first person is very aggressive. You have just committed the
A)fundamental attribution error
B)self-serving bias
C)recency bias
D)communicator credibility error
E)dissonance error

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when someone attributes another person's behavior to their character or personality, rather than considering external factors that may have influenced their actions. In this scenario, concluding that the person is very aggressive based on a single action without considering any external circumstances is an example of this error.

You See an Individual on the Bus Punch Someone Else