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 more knowledgeable, but contestants attributed the outcomes to the situation.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The experiment demonstrated the fundamental attribution error, where both contestants and observers attributed the questioners' ability to ask questions to their knowledge, rather than considering the situational advantage of being the questioner.

In an Experiment, Lee Ross Set Up a Simulated Quiz