Wan is a Korean student and Jim is an American student. Both take part in an experiment in which they listen to another student read aloud her essay, knowing that this other student's essay was on an assigned position. Then they are asked to indicate what this other student really believes. Based on the results of cross-cultural research on the fundamental attribution error, which of the following is true?
a. It is possible for both Wan and Jim to make the fundamental attribution error.
b. It is possible for Wan, but not Jim, to make the fundamental attribution error.
c. It is possible for Jim, but not Wan, to make the fundamental attribution error.
d. Neither Jim nor Wan will ever make the fundamental attribution error.
Answer: A
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