According to the fundamental attribution error,observers:
A)underestimate situational influences.
B)emphasize social circumstances.
C)underestimate internal causes.
D)engage in situational attribution.

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According to the fundamental attribution error, observers tend to overemphasize internal causes (such as personality traits) and underestimate situational influences (such as environmental or contextual factors) when explaining the behavior of others. Therefore, choice A, which states that observers underestimate situational influences, is the best option.

According to the Fundamental Attribution Error,observers