Self-serving bias

People take credits for positive events and blame others if negative

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Definition

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors (skill, effort) while attributing negative outcomes to external factors (bad luck, unfair circumstances). This affects how users perceive product failures or successes.

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Self-serving bias – Cognitive Bias UX Principle