A politician asked her speechwriter to write a speech that supports the death penalty. The fundamental attribution error would be most clearly seen in this case if the speechwriter

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when people attribute someone's behavior to their character rather than to external factors. In this case, others might incorrectly assume the speechwriter personally supports the death penalty, rather than recognizing she wrote the speech because it was her job.

A Politician Asked Her Speechwriter to Write a Speech That