When Henry is late to work, his boss believes this is due to Henry's poor work ethic. The reason, however, is that Henry's commuter train sometimes runs slowly. The boss's belief is
A) fundamental attribution error.
B) perceptual constancy.
C) projection.
D) self-serving bias.

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The boss's belief that Henry's lateness is due to his poor work ethic instead of considering external factors like train delays is an example of fundamental attribution error. This is the tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors (such as their personality or disposition) rather than considering situational factors.

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