Which of the following suggests that the speaker is making the fundamental attribution error?

a. "If I had not gotten married and had children, I could have had an exciting career."
b. "People do not conserve energy in this country because it is still relatively inexpensive."
c. "The guy at the next table did not leave a tip for the waitress because he is a cheapskate."
d. "Politics and religion cause more problems than they solve."


Answer: c. "The guy at the next table did not leave a tip for the waitress because he is a cheapskate."

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