The "fundamental attribution error" refers to:
A) the fact that attributions are biased toward dispositional explanations
B) the fact that attributions are biased toward situational explanations
C) the fact that most attributions are wrong
D) the fact that attribution theory is based on fundamental errors in reasoning

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency for people to overemphasize dispositional (internal/personality) explanations for someone else's behavior, rather than taking into account situational factors. This bias can lead to inaccurate or unfair judgments of others.

The "Fundamental Attribution Error" Refers To