Jones and Harris (1967)conducted an experiment in which participants read position essays that had been written by someone who had either chosen the particular position or had been assigned to take the position.This research was cited as demonstrating ______.

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The Jones and Harris (1967) experiment demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, as participants attributed the writer's opinions to their personal characteristics even when they were told their position was assigned. This showed how people tend to overemphasize dispositional factors and underestimate situational influences in their judgments of others.

Jones and Harris (1967)conducted an Experiment in Which Participants Read