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Fundamental attribution error

Description

The tendency for people to under-emphasize situational explanations for an individual's observed behavior while over-emphasizing dispositional and personality-based explanations.

Fundamental attribution error in business decision

When a colleague makes a mistake, others might assume it's due to their incompetence (dispositional) rather than considering potential situational factors like unclear instructions or excessive workload (situational).

Fundamental attribution error in personal life decision

When someone cuts you off in traffic, you assume they're a rude person rather than considering they might be late for an emergency.