According to the text,observers tend to attribute a person's behavior to _______ the more that time passes.
A)the situation
B)his or her personal characteristics
C)both the situation and his or her personal characteristics
D)neither the situation nor his or her personal characteristics

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As time passes, observers tend to forget the specific circumstances or situation surrounding a person's behavior, leading them to rely more on their preconceived notions about the person's personality and traits (i.e., personal characteristics). This phenomenon is known as the fundamental attribution error. Therefore, the more time passes, the less likely observers are to attribute behavior to situational factors and more likely to attribute it to personal characteristics.

According to the Text,observers Tend to Attribute a Person's Behavior