Your friend, Pat, was born into a wealthy family. Every time he succeeds in life, people claim it's due to his family's money. This would be an example of
A) a fundamental attribution error.
B) perceptual accentuation.
C) consistency.
D) overattribution.

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Overattribution occurs when people attribute someone's success or behavior primarily to one factor, such as Pat's family's wealth, ignoring other possible factors.

Your Friend, Pat, Was Born into a Wealthy Family