Individuals who commit the fundamental attribution error tend to _____.
A)presume that others are the way they act
B)underestimate dispositional influences upon others' behavior
C)overestimate situational influences upon others' behavior
D)hold beliefs that lead to their own fulfillment

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when people overestimate the role of dispositional factors (personality, traits) and underestimate the situational factors when explaining the behaviors of others. This means they presume others are the way they act due to their character, rather than considering the influence of the situation.

Individuals Who Commit the Fundamental Attribution Error Tend to _____