Which statement suggests that the speaker is committing the fundamental attribution error?
A)The climbers on Mt.Everest failed because their leaders made errors.
B)The climbers on Mt.Everest took risks because of group pressure.
C)The members of the Mt.Everest team were too inexperienced.
D)The members of the Mt.Everest team would have survived if not for the unexpected storm.

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The fundamental attribution error involves attributing others' behaviors to their character rather than situational factors. Choice C attributes the failure to the climbers' inexperience, a personal trait, rather than external circumstances.

Which Statement Suggests That the Speaker Is Committing the Fundamental