A student consistently does poorly on my exams. I assume that the student is not motivated to learn. Unbeknownst to me, the student has been dealing with some very significant events taking place with regard to his family. Which of the following best applies to my error?

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Correspondence bias, also known as fundamental attribution error, occurs when someone attributes another person's behavior to their character rather than considering external factors. In this case, the teacher assumes the student's poor performance is due to a lack of motivation, ignoring potential external factors like family issues.

A Student Consistently Does Poorly on My Exams