Carol is restless during class because her professor's distressed facial expressions lead her to believe that he dislikes teaching.The professor,on the other hand,is distressed because he sees Carol's restlessness as an indication that she lacks any motivation to learn.At this point,both student and professor should be informed of the dangers of

A) cognitive dissonance.
B) central route persuasion.
C) negative attitudes.
D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Keegan Feeley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The situation described demonstrates the fundamental attribution error, which occurs when people attribute the behavior of others to internal factors (such as personality or motivation) rather than considering external factors (such as the situation or context). The professor is assuming Carol's restlessness is due to her lack of motivation rather than considering the possibility that his own teaching style or behavior may be contributing to her discomfort. Similarly, Carol is assuming the professor's distress is due to his dislike of teaching rather than considering external factors that may be affecting him. By understanding this bias, both parties can begin to consider external factors and better understand each other's behavior.

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