Question

irina is in an argument with her father about why she got a speeding ticket in downtown toronto the night before. which of the following best demonstrates the fundamental attribution error? question 9 options: a) irina's father argues that this ticket shows how irresponsible of a driver she always is, and takes the car keys from her. b) irina's father does not get angry with her, assuming that she was speeding for a good reason. c) irina's recalls when her father last got a ticket, but he argues that the only reason he was speeding was because he was late for work. d) irina father boasts that he's a very safe driver and would never get a speeding ticket himself.

Answer 1

The best demonstration of the fundamental attribution error is option A, where Irina's father concludes she is an irresponsible driver based solely on the speeding ticket, overlooking any other possible reasons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fundamental attribution error that occurs when a person attributes someone's behavior to their character or personality, while underestimating situational factors. In the context of the question regarding Irina's speeding ticket, the answer that best demonstrates the fundamental attribution error is option A. Here, Irina's father attributes her speeding to her being an irresponsible driver, ignoring any situational factors that may have contributed to her behavior.