Nadiya, your classmate, is struggling to keep up with class. Last week, she told you that she even thought about cheating on a test. If the professor catches Nadiya, the professor is likely to believe that Nadiya is cheating due to an cause, such as . The professor’s perception is being influenced by the .

Fundamental attribution error

Explanation:

This happens when an individual explains a persons action according to internal factors such as the character and will power the person and underdress the impact external factors have on the individual.

In the example above the professor believes because Nadiya is struggling with attending classes means when she’s caught it will be certainly for cheating. This is an error as it may be due to other factors.

a would be the answer