The biased cognitive model whereby people attribute out-group members' negative behaviors to dispositional rather than situational causes is an example of:
A) the fundamental attribution error.
B) polarization.
C) exaggeration.
D) negative interpretation.

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The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias that describes the tendency for individuals to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while underestimating the influence of situational factors. This is particularly common when evaluating the behavior of out-group members, leading to an overemphasis on dispositional causes for their negative behaviors.

The Biased Cognitive Model Whereby People Attribute Out-Group Members' Negative