When we tend to overemphasize inherent characteristics or personality and underemphasize situational factors when explaining the reasons for the behavior of others, we illustrate

a. the fundamental attribution error
b. the self-serving bias
c. perception checking.
d. equal-status contact.
e. metacommunication.


a

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