Identify a reason for the fundamental attribution error.
A)One focuses on the environment when analyzing others.
B)One overestimates situational influences upon others' behavior.
C)One finds causes where one looks for them.
D)One underestimates dispositional influences upon others' behavior.

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The fundamental attribution error occurs because people tend to attribute others' actions to their character or personality (internal factors) rather than considering the situation (external factors) that might influence those actions. This means individuals often find causes (such as personality traits) for behavior in the places they are looking for them, ignoring the situational context.

Identify a Reason for the Fundamental Attribution Error