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According to the ultimate attribution error, if an observer thought a harm-doer was black, they would be more likely to attribute his action to ________. If an observer thought he was white, they would be more willing to attribute his action to ________.

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His personality, the situation

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According to the ultimate attribution error, if an observer thought a harm-doer was black, they would be more likely to attribute his action to his personality. If an observer thought he was white, they would be more willing to attribute his action to the situation.

Because, of the double standard created by the prejudice.

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