The fundamental attribution error is LEAST likely to be made by
A) a Japanese doctor.
B) a barber in Philadelphia.
C) a stay at home mother in Canada.
D) the president of an American university.
Answer: A
Rationale: The fundamental attribution error is largely a cultural phenomenon. Although it is easy to find examples in the United States, people from East Asia are much more likely to consider the situation when making attributions. In fact, people from Japan may even exhibit the opposite trend: They may attribute successes to the support and assistance from family and peers while downplaying the role of personality, intelligence, or talent.
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