The Emergence Machine

Fundamental Attribution Error

abstract · Psychology · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

fundamental-attribution-error emerges from cognitive-bias + attribution.

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Origin word
fundamental attribution error
Origin language
English

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thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L5L4L2L1L0Fundamental Attr…Cognitive BiasRoleHeuristicSituationPeopleSocietyThoughtAnimalBehaviorGoalPerceptionImpactObjectiveOrganism… intermediate l…ConsequenceFormLifeOutcomeActionChangeCollectionExistenceEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Impact L4 (requires)
    The tendency to overestimate the role of internal dispositions and underestimate the impact of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.
  • Behavior L5 (requires)
    The tendency to overestimate the role of internal dispositions and underestimate the impact of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.
  • Cognitive Bias L10 (builds on)
    Fundamental Attribution Error builds on the principles established by cognitive bias.
  • Role L10 (requires) polysemous
    The tendency to overestimate the role of internal dispositions and underestimate the impact of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.