Marc is driving to work and sees a woman cause a 3-car accident on the highway.He is not surprised by this because he believes that almost all women are bad drivers.Marc's conclusion illustrates the concept of:

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The ultimate attribution error occurs when an individual attributes negative behavior or actions of an entire group to dispositional factors, rather than situational factors. In this case, Marc believes that the woman caused the accident because she is a bad driver, rather than considering any situational factors that may have contributed to the accident.

Marc Is Driving to Work and Sees a Woman Cause