Wes inaccurately attributed Nina's failure to show up at work to her poor work ethic.This is a potential example of the fundamental attribution error.

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The fundamental attribution error occurs when someone overestimates the influence of personality or dispositional factors and underestimates the role of situational factors in explaining someone else's behavior. Wes's assumption about Nina's work ethic overlooks potential situational reasons for her absence.

Wes Inaccurately Attributed Nina's Failure to Show Up at Work