The ultimate attribution error occurs when we hold outgroup members more responsible for the behavior than ingroup members.

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The definition of ultimate attribution error is the tendency to attribute negative behavior of outgroup members to dispositional factors, such as personality or character, rather than situational factors, while attributing positive behavior to situational factors. This leads to holding outgroup members more responsible for their behavior compared to ingroup members.

The Ultimate Attribution Error Occurs When We Hold Outgroup Members