Which of the following terms best describes the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when making judgments about the behaviour of others?
A) fundamental attribution error
B) halo effect
C) selective perception
D) overconfidence
E) randomness error

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize the role of personal characteristics and underemphasize the influence of situational factors when explaining the behavior of others.

Which of the Following Terms Best Describes the Tendency to Underestimate