Terrance believes that Britta, who is overweight, is unconcerned about her health and fitness. However, he fails to take into account that Britta has serious thyroid problems and recently gained 25 kilograms. What is Terrance exhibiting?

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Terrance is exhibiting the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to attribute others' behaviors to internal factors (like lack of concern for health) while ignoring external factors (such as Britta's thyroid problems).

Terrance Believes That Britta, Who Is Overweight, Is Unconcerned About