Glossary

fundamental attribution error

the tendency to attribute others' behavior to their internal dispositions while underweighting the situational factors that may be driving it.

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Applied Psychology — Chapter 1: Why Psychology Matters — Understanding Yourself and Others
Applied Psychology — Chapter 38: Cultural Psychology — How Culture Shapes the Mind
Handling Confrontation — Chapter 8: Cognitive Distortions That Sabotage Difficult Conversations

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"And what else?" "How can I help?" "I feel [emotion word]" "I'm just being direct" "perceptual readiness" "What do I actually need?" "What do you want?" "What was most useful for you?"

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