<P> In social psychology , the fundamental attribution error ( FAE ) , also known as the correspondence bias or attribution effect , is the claim that in contrast to interpretations of their own behavior , people place undue emphasis on internal characteristics of the agent ( character or intention ) , rather than external factors , in explaining other people 's behavior . The effect has been described as `` the tendency to believe that what people do reflects who they are '' . </P>
what kind of attribution is it when we blame peoples bad behavior on their personality
fundamental attribution error ( FAE )