The tendency we have to view internal causes, such as personality, as the reason for other people's behavior is known as
A)social biasing.
B)the fundamental attribution error.
C)groupthink.
D)social stereotyping.

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The fundamental attribution error describes the common human tendency to attribute other people's actions to their character or personality, while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

The Tendency We Have to View Internal Causes, Such as Personality