When we perform poorly, we usually blame external forces-and when we perform well, we credit ourselves rather than the situation. This is the fundamental attribution error

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute other people's actions to their character or personality, while attributing our own actions to external situations. The scenario described is more closely related to the self-serving bias, where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

When We Perform Poorly, We Usually Blame External Forces-And When