The football player, who was playing injured, dropped the ball on a key play.The coach told the player he dropped the ball because he "didn't have the heart of a winner." The coach's behavior illustrates:

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The coach's behavior illustrates the fundamental attribution error, which occurs when someone attributes another person's actions to their character or personality, rather than considering external factors or circumstances. In this case, the coach attributed the player's mistake to a lack of determination or spirit ("didn't have the heart of a winner"), ignoring the external factor that the player was injured.

The Football Player, Who Was Playing Injured, Dropped the Ball