The Actor-Observer Bias is an idea that explains how we see our own actions differently from how we see what others do.

This bias shows that there’s a big difference between how actors (the ones doing something) and observers (the ones watching) think about actions.

Important Differences in How We See Things:

1. Self-Serving Bias:

   • When people do something good, they often believe it’s because of their own skills or efforts. But when things go wrong, they blame outside factors, like bad luck. Research shows that about 60-70% of people think this way.

2. Blaming Others:

   • On the other hand, when we watch what someone else does, we tend to think their actions come from their personality. About 70% of people believe that a person's character causes their behavior, ignoring things that might have influenced their actions.

3. Focus on Results:

   • When we see someone fail, we usually pay more attention to the result instead of what happened around that moment. Studies tell us that people are 2-3 times more likely to think someone failed because of their skills, rather than considering any outside problems they faced.

These differences in how we view actions show just how tricky social behavior can be. They remind us that understanding the situation is really important when we think about why people do what they do.