While sitting in the theater watching the latest Iron Man
movie, Michael hears a person behind him talking on his cell phone. "What an inconsiderate jerk that person is," Michael thinks to himself. He does not consider that the telephone call may have been some very serious emergency that required immediate attention. Michael has fallen prey to the _____ error.
A) self-serving
B) fundamental attribution
C) ultimate attribution
D) actor-observer
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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What will be an ideal response?
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