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While bargaining for an item at a flea market, Mark doesn't get the best price for an item he wanted. Rosa believes it is because Mark was aloof and not as friendly. When Rosa doesn't get the best deal at another bargain, she claims it was because the salesman wasn't being very friendly and understanding to her needs. This phenomenon is called:Question 30Select one:a.Actor-observing biasb.Fundamental attribution errorc.Self-concept errord.None of the above

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While bargaining for an item at a flea market, Mark doesn't get the best price for an item he wanted. Rosa believes it is because Mark was aloof and not as friendly. When Rosa doesn't get the best deal at another bargain, she claims it was because the salesman wasn't being very friendly and understanding to her needs. This phenomenon is called:Question 30Select one:a.Actor-observing biasb.Fundamental attribution errorc.Self-concept errord.None of the above

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The phenomenon described in the scenario is known as the Fundamental attribution error. This is a cognitive bias where an individual attributes their own actions to external causes, while attributing other people's behaviors to their personality or character. So, the correct answer is b. Fundamental attribution error.

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