While you are having dinner at a restaurant, you hear another diner speak harshly to his server. Which of these illustrates the fundamental attribution error?

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for other people's behavior, rather than considering situational (external) factors. In this case, assuming that the diner is a mean, rude person is an example of dispositional attribution, rather than considering any situational factors that may have contributed to their behavior. Options A and D offer situational explanations for the server's behavior, while option B offers a dispositional explanation for the diner's behavior.

While You Are Having Dinner at a Restaurant, You Hear