Fundamental Attribution Error
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Fundamental Attribution Error
Short Description: Tendency to emphasize intrinsic causes for others' actions while emphasizing extrinsic causes for one's own actions.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-066
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: Tendency for people to emphasize intrinsic causes for others' actions and behaviors, while emphasizing extrinsic causes for one's own actions and behaviors.
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