In the Jones and Harris (1967) study, participants read essays presumably written by another student that had either been assigned or chose to write in support of a particular position. Which of the following statements is consistent with the findings of this study?

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The study by Jones and Harris (1967) demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, where participants were more likely to attribute the essay's position to the writer's personal beliefs if they thought the writer had chosen the position freely, even when they were told the position was assigned.

In the Jones and Harris (1967) Study, Participants Read Essays