Which of the following suggests that the speaker is making the fundamental attribution error?
A) "People don't conserve energy in this country because it is still relatively inexpensive."
B) "Politics and religion cause more problems than they solve."
C) "The guy at the next table didn't leave a tip for the waitress because he is cheap."
D) "If I hadn't gotten married and had children, I could have had an exciting career."

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The speaker is assuming that the person's behavior (not leaving a tip) is due to their dispositional traits (being cheap), rather than considering situational factors that may have influenced their behavior. This is an example of the fundamental attribution error.

Which of the Following Suggests That the Speaker Is Making