Fundamental Attribution Error

The video discusses the fundamental attribution error, a concept in attribution theory that explains how people often attribute others' behaviors to internal traits rather than external situations. It provides examples from the workplace to illustrate this error and discusses mixed research findings. The video emphasizes the practical value of understanding this concept to foster empathy and avoid harsh judgments, encapsulated in the phrase 'good person, bad day.'

What is the expression introduced in the video that relates to the fundamental attribution error?

• Good day, bad person

• Every day is a good day

• Bad person, good day

• Good person, bad day

Who first wrote about the fundamental attribution error?

• Daniel Kahneman

• Albert Bandura

• Lee Ross

• Caroline Webb

What does the fundamental attribution error lead us to overemphasize?

• Environmental influences

• Situational causes

• Internal character

• External factors

In the workplace scenario, what might be a reason for a colleague's disengagement in meetings?

• They are planning to leave the company

• They are not interested in the job

• They are dealing with personal issues

• They dislike their coworkers

What is a possible external reason for a team member's lateness to work?

• They are lazy

• They have a long commute

• They share a car with their spouse

• They dislike their job

What is the conclusion about the predictability of the fundamental attribution error based on research?

• It is never predictable

• Research results are mixed

• It is always predictable

• It is only predictable in certain cultures

How does knowing about the fundamental attribution error help in personal interactions?

• It encourages us to focus on internal traits

• It allows us to judge others more harshly

• It helps us empathize with others

• It makes us ignore external factors