Understanding why we prefer to explain things based on our own traits or outside circumstances can be tricky. Here are some important points to think about:

1. Thinking Mistakes:

   • Sometimes, we make a mistake called the fundamental attribution error. This happens when we focus too much on a person’s internal characteristics, like their personality, and don’t consider outside factors affecting their behavior.
   • There’s also something called self-serving bias. This is when we think our successes are due to our own abilities, while we blame outside factors for our failures.

2. Society and Culture:

   • Our backgrounds and where we come from can shape how we view these situations. Different cultures may lean towards more internal or external explanations, which can make it harder to understand why we think the way we do.

3. Feelings and Emotions:

   • Our emotions can make it hard to think clearly. When we feel strongly about something, it can be tough to see things objectively.

Ways to Improve:

• Being aware of these thinking mistakes and practicing critical thinking can help us see things more clearly.
• Working on empathy, or understanding how others feel, can help us appreciate the bigger picture and see things in a more balanced way.