Robert and Frida work in a large event management firm.While the event that Frida worked on was a huge success,the one that Robert worked on had several issues and was not as successful.Frida feels that Robert failed because he is irresponsible and lacks the skills to be successful in the event management industry.However,the real reason for Robert's event failing was the vendors that were contracted.Frida's observation about Robert is an example of a(n)_____.
A)Anchoring and adjustment error
B)Fundamental attribution error
C)Cognitive dissonance error
D)Teleopathy error

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Frida's observation about Robert is an example of the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency for people to overemphasize dispositional (personality/character) explanations for the behavior of others while underemphasizing situational explanations. Frida is attributing Robert's failure to his personality traits rather than considering external factors such as the vendors.

Robert and Frida Work in a Large Event Management Firm