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Fundamental attribution error (FAE)
- Fundamental attribution error (FAE) : - Fundamental attribution error (FAE) : refers to the dual tendency of observers to underestimate the impact of situational factors or situational influences and to overestimate the influence of dispositional factors on an actor's behavior.
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