Helen ties a frilly blue bow around the neck of her husband's bulldog, Bruiser. When her husband sees Bruiser trying to take the bow off, he explains to his wife that Bruiser is embarrassed to be seen wearing "the frilly little bow." Her husband's comment illustrates the

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The husband's comment is an example of the anthropomorphic error, which involves attributing human emotions and traits (in this case, embarrassment) to animals.

Helen Ties a Frilly Blue Bow Around the Neck of Her