If we see Bobby hit Jimmy and conclude that Bobby must be an aggressive child, we have committed
A) an accurate perception.
B) an inaccurate perception.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) the ultimate attribution error.

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when we overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors in explaining others' behavior. Concluding Bobby is aggressive based on one incident ignores possible situational explanations.

If We See Bobby Hit Jimmy and Conclude That Bobby