Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Internal dispositions refer to the inherent personality traits, characteristics, or qualities of an individual that are believed to influence their behavior.
Related terms
Attribution Bias: Attribution bias refers to our tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors rather than external circumstances.
The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias where we tend to overemphasize the role of internal factors and underestimate the impact of situational factors when explaining others' behavior.