Which of the following people have fallen prey to the fundamental attribution error?
a. Cindy, who explains her poor exam performance by pointing out how hard the questions were.
b. Tim, who points to a person who fell down and says, "What a clumsy oaf!"
c. Guillermo, who explains his girlfriend's tears by saying, "She didn't get enough sleep last night."
d. Dien, who points to an erratic driver and says, "Look at that! The roads are slick tonight."
Answer: B
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