Even if an observer has information about an actor's situation available, why might the observer still be likely to commit the fundamental attribution error?
a. People rely too much on the base rate heuristic.
b. People tend to rely on stereotypes.
c. It is difficult to know how an actor interprets a situation.
d. People tend to rely on the availability and adjustment heuristic.
Answer: C
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