You observe a person at the grocery store get angry and yell at the cashier.Which of these attributions illustrates the fundamental attribution error?

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personal characteristics rather than external circumstances. Option A suggests that the yeller is an inherently mean and angry person, which is an example of the fundamental attribution error. Options B, C, and D all offer external circumstances that could have contributed to the person's behavior, which would not be considered an example of this error.

You Observe a Person at the Grocery Store Get Angry