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Attribution biases are systematic errors in the attributions that people make. Some common attribution biases include:

• Actor-observer bias: The tendency to attribute our own behavior to situational factors and the behavior of others to personal factors.
• Fundamental attribution error: The tendency to overestimate the role of personal factors in causing the behavior of others and to underestimate the role of situational factors.
• Self-serving bias: The tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors and our own failures to external factors.

Examples of attribution biases:

• A student who gets a bad grade on a test may blame the teacher for being unfair or the test for being too difficult.
• An athlete who wins a game may attribute their success to their own skill and hard work.
• A person who is rude to someone may blame the other person for being annoying or for making them angry.

Attribution biases can have a significant impact on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For example, if we attribute our failure to a personal factor, such as lack of ability, we may feel discouraged and give up on our goals. However, if we attribute our failure to an external factor, such as a difficult task or bad luck, we may be more likely to persevere.

It is important to be aware of attribution biases so that we can avoid making inaccurate attributions. When we make attributions, we should consider all of the available information and avoid using our own biases to influence our judgments.