Question 3 • CMS 2025-2026 Psychology INITIAL CREDIT (Full Course)
The fundamental attribution error is overemphasizing someone’s personality while overlooking the situation that may have influenced their behavior. Calling Martin “a big bully” explains the push as a stable personal trait. Being beat up, being treated meanly, or being dared are situational explanations instead, so “because he’s a big bully” is the best demonstration.
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