Which of the following is the best definition of the fundamental attribution error?
A) People's strong need to see themselves as reasonably good, competent, and decent
B) The subjective way in which an object appears in people's minds
C) The influence of the real or imagined presence of others
D) The tendency to underestimate the power of situational factors in people's behavior

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to underestimate the impact of situational factors on people's behavior and overemphasize dispositional or personality factors as the cause of that behavior. Option A refers to self-serving bias, Option B refers to subjective perception, and Option C refers to social influence.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Fundamental