In an experiment (Jones & Harris, 1967) students were asked to read essays either supporting or opposing Fidel Castro, at that time, the communist leader of Cuba. Regardless of whether participants were told the topic was chosen by the author or assigned, attributions were more often

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The experiment demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, where people tend to attribute others' behaviors to dispositional factors (like personal beliefs) rather than situational factors, even when they know the situation might have influenced the behavior.

In an Experiment (Jones & Harris, 1967) Students Were Asked