A person believes that a stranger who cut in line is rude by nature, but explains their own similar behavior by being in a hurry. Which bias is this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The fundamental attribution error
- Step 1: People overemphasize character and underemphasize the situation when explaining the behavior of others. Step 2. They do the reverse for themselves. Answer: the fundamental attribution error. Why not the others: the other concepts describe different biases.
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