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.