The tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors is known as the fundamental attribution error.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tendency described is known as the self-serving bias, not the fundamental attribution error. The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

The Tendency for Individuals to Attribute Their Successes to Internal