When an observer blames another person's performance failures or problems more on internal factors relating to the individual than on external factors relating to the environment, the observer is ___.
A) making a fundamental attribution error
B) promoting a self-serving bias
C) doing a legitimate performance appraisal
D) applying the Internal Factor Theory
E) applying the External Factor Theory

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The given scenario describes the fundamental attribution error, which occurs when individuals emphasize internal characteristics such as personality or ability when explaining others' behaviors, rather than taking into account external situational factors.

When an Observer Blames Another Person's Performance Failures or Problems