The tendency to attribute others' behavior to dispositional factors while attributing one's own behavior to situational factors, representing a basic bias in social perception and judgment.
Example: Assuming a person who arrives late is naturally irresponsible rather than considering they might have encountered unexpected traffic or emergency situations beyond their control.
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