The fundamental attribution error
A) Over attributes a behavior to a situation, rather than a cause within a person
B) Over attributes a behavior to luck rather than effort
C) Over attributes a behavior to a cause within a person, rather than the situation.
D) None of the above are true

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal/personal) explanations for someone's behavior and disregarding situational (external) factors. This means that people are more likely to attribute someone's actions to traits or personal characteristics rather than acknowledging the influence of the surrounding environment.

The Fundamental Attribution Error