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Ever wondered why do we forget things? Let's explore the Memory Trace Decay Theory to find out. #psychology #psychologist #psychologyfact #facts #upseducation #psychologymajor #psychologytoday #BrainFacts #LearnMore

Ever wondered how social influence shapes our decisions? Let's discover this through the Asch Conformity Experiment! #psychology #psychologist #psychologyfact #facts #upseducation #psychologymajor #psychologytoday #BrainFacts #LearnMore #aschconformityexperiment #arvidotta #experiment #conformity

Understanding Emotions: The BTEA Formula Explained Explore the intricate relationship between beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Learn how our childhood experiences shape our core beliefs and influence our behavior, and discover the significance of attachment styles in understanding our emotional responses. #EmotionalIntelligence #BTEAFormula #Psychology #BehavioralScience #AttachmentStyles #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildhoodInfluence #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #UnderstandingEmotions #dismissiveavoidant #fearfulavoidant #anxiouspreoccupied @c4leaders707

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Have you ever experienced The Spotlight phenomenon? Let me know in the comments! ⬇ #spotlighteffect #psychology #fact #knowledge

This week's blog is a continuation of my #makingsenseofsuicide series. I continue my review of theory, introducing #dialecticalbehaviortherapy. https://lnkd.in/ecexNYEh #dbt #3es #enhancingcompetence #psychotherapist #psychologistsofinstagram #psychology #mentalhealth #suicideawareness

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The Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE) is a concept in social psychology describes the tendency of people to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational factors when explaining other people's behavior. This cognitive bias leads individuals to attribute others' actions to their inherent traits or dispositions while overlooking the context or external influences that may have contributed to the behavior. Example: Imagine you see someone yelling at a cashier. The Fundamental Attribution Error would lead you to think that the person is inherently rude or aggressive (personal characteristics), rather than considering that they might be having a particularly bad day or responding to a situation you are unaware of (situational factors). Why It Happens? Cognitive Bias: People naturally prefer simple explanations and tend to focus on the individual rather than the complex and often hidden situational factors. Perceptual Salience: When observing others, their behavior is more prominent and noticeable than the background context, leading to an emphasis on personal factors. Cultural Influences: Some cultures, especially Western ones, emphasize individualism, which can reinforce the tendency to attribute behavior to personal traits. Implications: Interpersonal Relationships: Misunderstanding others' behaviors can lead to conflict and poor interpersonal dynamics. Judgment and Decision Making: It can affect decisions in workplaces, legal settings, and everyday interactions. Social Perception: Contributes to stereotypes and social biases. Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error helps in fostering empathy, improving communication, and making more accurate assessments of people's actions by considering both personal and situational factors.

If you would like to know more about this common pattern, look up “fundamental attribution error.” #SocialPsych #OHPsych #IOPsych #iopsychmemes #psychology #psychologymemes #psychmemes #APpsych