An attribution error occurs when people try to determine cause and effect in their lives and make assumptions about what actions led to this situation.

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An attribution error, also known as a fundamental attribution error, is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional explanations for others' behavior and underemphasize situational explanations. This can lead to inaccurate assessments of the causes of events in our lives.

An Attribution Error Occurs When People Try to Determine Cause