The fundamental attribution error is best defined as the tendency to

a. explain our own and other people's behavior entirely in terms of personality traits, thereby underestimating the power of social influence.
b. explain our own and other people's behavior in terms of the social situation, thereby underestimating the power of personality factors.
c. believe that people's group memberships influence their behavior more than their personalities.
d. believe that people's personalities influence their behavior more than their group memberships.

Answer: A

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