When many people first learn of the classic conformity and obedience studies,they often believe that the participants in these studies are weak-minded people and they tend to underestimate the power of the social situation.This is an example of _____.

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional explanations and underestimate situational explanations for behavior. In this case, people are attributing the behavior of the study participants solely to dispositional factors (weak-mindedness), rather than considering the power of the social situation.

When Many People First Learn of the Classic Conformity and Obedience