The tendency to make attributions to internal causes when focusing on someone else's behavior is called _____.
A)the fundamental attribution error
B)self-serving bias
C)situational attribution
D)the false-consensus effect

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

The Tendency to Make Attributions to Internal Causes When Focusing