Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780393937497
Author: Michael Gazzaniga, Diane Halpern
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 12.4, Problem 2LO
Summary Introduction

To define:

The fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer discrepancy.

Introduction:

People give explanations for certain actions or behavior and the reasons why some events occur. These are called attributions. People have a tendency to make attributions because of their belief that things happen for a reason. Attributions can be personal or situational. Personal attributions include the explanations regarding people’s behavior and internal characteristics like their traits and abilities. Situational attributions include explanations about external conditions like luck, accidents and weather.

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