Fundamental Attribution Error Self Serving Bias Altruism Just world hypothesis Mere Exposure Effect Outgroup v In group Attribution stereotype confor

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Self-Serving Bias

The habit of attributing positive events to one’s own character, but attributing negative events to external factors.

Altruism

Selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to acts of kindness without expectation of reward.

Just World Hypothesis

The belief that the world is inherently fair, leading individuals to rationalize injustices as deserved by victims.

Mere Exposure Effect

The phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Outgroup vs Ingroup

The distinction between groups we belong to (ingroup) and those we do not (outgroup), often leading to biases in perception.

Attribution

The process of explaining the causes of behavior and events, which can be influenced by personal beliefs and social context.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified belief about a particular group of people, often leading to generalized assumptions.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, frequently driven by social pressure.