With the fundamental attribution error,people tend to focus on the influence of situational causes and downplay personal causes of other people's behavior.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

Situational Causes

External environmental factors or conditions that influence an individual's behavior or outcomes, as opposed to intrinsic or internal factors.

Personal Causes

Factors or reasons stemming from individual characteristics or actions that lead to a specific effect or outcome.