Research on the fundamental attribution error shows that humans tend to overly emphasize the effect of ________ and underappreciate the effect of ________.
A) the situation; personality
B) personality; the situation
C) cognition; emotion
D) emotion; cognition

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to explain someone's behavior based on their personality traits, while underestimating the impact of the situational factors. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Research on the Fundamental Attribution Error Shows That Humans Tend