The fundamental attribution error
A) advantages non-dominant group members while disadvantaging dominant group members.
B) is the tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when evaluating behaviors of others.
C) is the tendency to underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of external factors when evaluating behaviors of oneself.
D) only happens when dominant group members evaluate the behavior of out-group members.

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The fundamental attribution error refers to our tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for another person's behavior rather than considering situational (external) factors. This leads us to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when evaluating the behaviors of others. Option A, C, and D are incorrect.

The Fundamental Attribution Error