The fundamental attribution error occurs when observers underestimate the impact of situational or external causes of behavior and overestimate the impact of personal or internal causes.

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This statement accurately describes the fundamental attribution error. It is a common bias in social psychology where observers tend to attribute behavior to dispositional factors (personal characteristics) rather than situational factors (external circumstances).

The Fundamental Attribution Error Occurs When Observers Underestimate the Impact