According to the three-stage model of dispositional attribution,a person is MOST likely to commit the fundamental attribution error when they:

A) have plenty of time to form a decision.
B) are highly motivated to make an accurate attribution.
C) are distracted or too tired to pay close attention to the situation.
D) are not under any cognitive load.

According to the three-stage model of dispositional attribution, the first stage is automatic and based on salient information, whereas the second stage involves effortful correction of initial attributions. When a person is distracted or too tired to pay close attention to the situation, they are more likely to rely on the automatic first stage, which can lead to the fundamental attribution error. Therefore, Choice C is the best answer.