Jimmy, Maria, and Abdul were carpooling to work. As they were driving through heavy traffic, they were almost hit by a car that was driving on the shoulder. Jimmy immediately assumed it was a rebellious, reckless teenager who clearly was choosing not to follow the rules of the road. Maria assumed it was an impatient, hostile guy in his thirties not wanting to wait with everyone else on the road. Abdul immediately said, "Hey you two, what if the person driving was trying to get a pregnant, laboring woman to the hospital in time for the delivery?" Who did NOT fall prey to the fundamental attribution error?

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Abdul did NOT assume that the person's driving was a direct reflection of that person's disposition. He wondered whether the situation made the driver drive so recklessly.

Jimmy, Maria, and Abdul Were Carpooling to Work