Evan's laptop was stolen from in his car trunk. His friend George said that it was really Evan's fault for leaving the laptop in the trunk. After all, someone may have seen him put it into the trunk. George is exhibiting
a. the fundamental attribution error. c. confirmation bias.
b. self-serving bias. d. defensive attribution.
D
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