Moral, Political, and Workplace Biases
Attribution bias
Misreading causes of behavior or performance.
What Is Attribution bias?
Attribution bias is a thinking trap where misreading causes of behavior or performance.
How It Tricks You
It can turn partial social evidence into a confident judgment about people, motives, or groups.
Real-World Example
A missed deadline is blamed on laziness before workload is considered.
Seen Online As
- I am judging the person before I understand the situation.
- The group label is doing too much of the thinking.
- My side gets context; their side gets blame.
What To Ask Instead
What context affected the outcome?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Attribution bias?
Misreading causes of behavior or performance.
What is an example of Attribution bias?
A missed deadline is blamed on laziness before workload is considered.
How do I spot Attribution bias?
What context affected the outcome?