Harry decides that Marla is lying because she seems so nervous. In reality, Marla is telling the truth and is nervous because she is afraid of Harry. That Harry thinks she is lying is an example of the

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The Othello error occurs when a person misinterprets someone's nervousness or fear as evidence that they are lying, even when they are telling the truth. This is exactly what Harry did with Marla.

Harry Decides That Marla Is Lying Because She Seems So