Question

Which of the following could be an example of the fundamental attribution error? a. Ralph thought that the reason he failed was that he was sick that day. b. Sue explained Ralph’s failure in terms of his incompetence and laziness. c. Ralph described himself as a failure. d. Jayne said Ralph failed because the test was unfair.

Answer 1

b. Sue explained Ralph’s failure in terms of his incompetence and laziness.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fundamental attribution error is the tendency of human beings by which they explain other's behavior based on the grounds of the internal factors. The internal factors are focused primarily on personality and disposition. It is the tendency which explains that the actions done by the people are the reflection of their inner self.