People who are observing an action are much more likely than the actor to make the fundamental attribution error. This is called
A)stereotyping.
B)fundamental attribution error.
C)ultimate attribution error.
D)actor/observer difference.

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The actor/observer difference refers to the phenomenon that people who are observing an action are more likely than the actor to make the fundamental attribution error (which involves overemphasizing dispositional factors and underemphasizing situational factors when explaining someone's behavior). Options A, B, and C all refer to different concepts that are not specifically related to this phenomenon.

People Who Are Observing an Action Are Much More Likely