Suppose an instructor is unhappy with the performance of a student who has received Ds on the first two tests of the course and has missed several classes.The instructor is forming the impression that the student has low interest in the course but decides to speak with the student to ascertain if there are extenuating circumstances.In taking this last step,the instructor (wittingly or unwittingly)is guarding,in particular,against the influence of ______.

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The instructor is guarding against the influence of the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to attribute behavior to a person's internal traits rather than to external circumstances. By speaking with the student, the instructor is trying to gather information about any external circumstances that may be affecting the student's performance rather than assuming that the student's low grades are solely due to their lack of interest or ability.

Suppose an Instructor Is Unhappy with the Performance of a Student