In an experiment,Lee Ross set up a simulated quiz game.He randomly assigned some Stanford University students to play the role of questioner,some to play the role of contestant,and others to observe.Results indicated that:
A)both contestants and observers thought the questioners were more knowledgeable than the contestants.
B)both contestants and observers thought the contestants were more knowledgeable than the questioners.
C)observers thought the questioners were more knowledgeable,but contestants attributed the outcomes to the situation.
D)questioners thought themselves to be knowledgeable,but contestants attributed the outcomes to the situation.

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This experiment by Lee Ross demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, where both contestants and observers attributed the questioners' ability to ask challenging questions to their being more knowledgeable, overlooking the situational advantage of being the one to ask questions.

In an Experiment,Lee Ross Set Up a Simulated Quiz Game