"I know why she was late. That's just the kind of person she is" is an example of _____________________
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
B) the fundamental attribution error.
C) overattribution.
D) consistency.

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This statement represents the fundamental attribution error, which refers to the tendency to attribute behavior to individual characteristics (e.g. "that's just the kind of person she is") rather than situational factors. In this case, the individual assumes that the person was late because of their inherent traits rather than considering external factors that may have caused the delay.

"I Know Why She Was Late