The tendency for observers to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate the impact of inner dispositions upon another's behavior is called _____.

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The fundamental attribution error is the tendency for observers to attribute behavior to inner dispositions rather than the situation. This can lead to an overestimation of the influence of character traits and underestimation of the situation. The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors. The false consensus bias is the tendency to assume that others share our beliefs and attitudes. Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs or attitudes.

The Tendency for Observers to Underestimate the Impact of the Situation