The common tendency in individualistic cultures to attribute the behavior of others to internal, personal characteristics, while ignoring or underestimating the effects of external, situational factors is called:

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The described tendency is known as the fundamental attribution error, which refers to the tendency to overly attribute the behavior of others to dispositional or internal factors, while neglecting the situational or external factors that may also be influencing their behavior. This bias can lead to inaccurate judgments and misunderstandings about others' behavior.

The Common Tendency in Individualistic Cultures to Attribute the Behavior