The temptation to attribute human thoughts, feelings, and motives to animals,especially as a way to explain their behavior, is called the __________ error.
A) ratomorphic
B) empirical
C) anthropomorphic
D) comparative

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The anthropomorphic error is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities, such as animals or objects. It can lead to a misunderstanding of animal behavior and is generally considered an error in scientific observation.

The Temptation to Attribute Human Thoughts, Feelings, and Motives to Animals,especially