When most westerners observe someone else doing poorly on an exam they are most likely to attribute the failure or success to dispositional variables than to situational ones.This bias is referred to as the:

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The bias described is the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal/personality) factors and underemphasize situational (external/environmental) factors when explaining other people's behavior or outcomes. This bias is common in Western cultures and can lead to inaccurate judgments and stereotyping. The other options listed do not accurately describe this bias.

When Most Westerners Observe Someone Else Doing Poorly on an Exam