Akiko believed the teenagers who smoke are stupid when in fact many of the teenagers smoke due to peer pressure. Akiko's mistake in attribution is an example of

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Akiko's mistake is an example of the fundamental attribution error, which occurs when someone overemphasizes personal characteristics and ignores situational factors in judging others' behavior.

Akiko Believed the Teenagers Who Smoke Are Stupid When in Fact