Questions: Question 2 (1 point) In experiments, the fundamental attribution error has been demonstrated by people's tendency to underestimate the extent to which others' behavior is influenced by A) cognitive dissonance. B) assigned roles. C) attitudes. D) personality traits.

The answer is B) assigned roles.

Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas. While it can influence behavior, it is not directly related to the fundamental attribution error, which focuses on how people perceive the causes of others' behaviors.

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior. In experiments, people often underestimate the influence of assigned roles or situational contexts on behavior, attributing actions more to inherent personality traits instead. This is a classic demonstration of the fundamental attribution error.

Attitudes can influence behavior, but the fundamental attribution error specifically involves the misjudgment of the influence of situational factors versus personal traits. Attitudes are more about personal beliefs and feelings rather than situational roles.

Personality traits are often overemphasized in the fundamental attribution error. People tend to attribute others' behaviors to their personality traits rather than considering the situational factors, which is the opposite of underestimating their influence.