A fundamental attribution error means that you (Choose two answers) A. tend to underestimate the effects of external or situational causes of behavior and to overestimate the effects of internal or personal causes.
B. tend to blame people for a problem rather than the events or situations.
C. tend to attribute success on a project to your own actions while attributing failures to others.
D. tend to reward the person you like more than the person you do not like
The correct answers are:
A. tend to underestimate the effects of external or situational causes of behavior and to overestimate the effects of internal or personal causes.
C. tend to attribute success on a project to your own actions while attributing failures to others.
Explanation: The fundamental attribution error reflects the tendency of individuals to prioritize internal characteristics (like personality or intentions) when interpreting others’ actions while downplaying the role of external factors (like situational circumstances). This is why people often blame the individual (internal cause) for failures rather than considering the broader context. Furthermore, individuals may credit themselves (internal cause) for successes, reinforcing this bias.