Attribution Error
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What is an “Attribution Error”?
“Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of others without putting his thumb on the scales.” — Byron J. Langenfeld, World War I aviator
Key Points:
- The Attribution Error says that when others screw up, we blame it on them, but when we screw up, we blame the situation and circumstances.
- Avoiding the Attribution Error helps keeping things in good terms with people you work with.
- When something isn’t working, find out more about the situation before blaming the person.
- Unless a particular behavior becomes a Pattern, it helps to analyze the situation to see where did the problem come from.
Questions for Consideration:
- Do you usually attribute a person’s behavior to character or circumstance?
- How could you make it easy to remind yourself about the possibility of attribution error?
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