Jones and Harris (1967) had students read debaters' speeches either supporting or attacking Cuban leader Fidel Castro. When the students were later told that the debater's position had been assigned, they

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The study by Jones and Harris demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, where people tend to attribute others' behaviors to their dispositions rather than situational factors. Despite knowing the position was assigned, students still believed the speech reflected the speaker's true feelings.

Jones and Harris (1967) Had Students Read Debaters' Speeches Either