Many people explain poverty as being related to a flaw in the impoverished person's character. What might explain this assumption

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to explain someone's behavior based on their internal characteristics (such as personality) rather than external factors (such as situational factors). In the case of poverty, people may assume that it is due to the individual's personal flaws rather than considering other factors such as institutional barriers and societal structures.

Many People Explain Poverty as Being Related to a Flaw