The tendency for observers to underestimate the impact of the external situation and overestimate the impact of inner traits when they seek explanations of another person's behavior is called

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The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to their internal traits (such as personality or disposition) while underestimating the impact of external factors (such as situations or context). This error can lead to inaccurate judgments about others and is seen as a common cognitive bias.

The Tendency for Observers to Underestimate the Impact of the External