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Beware of the attribution error from "summary" of The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
In our daily lives, we often make the mistake of attributing people's behaviors to their character rather than to the situation they are in. This is known as the attribution error. When we see someone behaving a certain way, we immediately jump to the conclusion that it must be because of who they are as a person, rather than considering external factors that may be influencing their actions. For example, if a friend cancels plans at the last minute, we might think that they are inconsiderate or unreliable. However, we fail to take into account that they may have had a family emergency or unexpected work commitment that forced them to cancel. By attributing their behavior solely to their character, we are making a snap judgment without considering the full context of the situation. The attribution e...
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