How to Avoid the Fundamental Attribution Error in the Workplace

Illustration of the Fundamental Attribution Error through a woman who is late for work look at her wrist watch in a stressed demeanor, which could be interpreted as she is lazy or irresponsible, or having a difficult time getting to work due to traffic or childcare issues. There is often more than one explanation for someone's behavior.

The Fundamental Attribution Error is a cognitive bias that occurs when we overemphasize the role of internal factors (personality traits, abilities, etc.) and underemphasize the role of situational factors (context, environment, etc.) when explaining the behavior of others. Read on to learn more.

03/06/2023 0

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