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RE: Understanding Cognition: HF20 And The Actor Observer Bias
Hey, there @cryptogee :D As far as I see, you are talking about the external and internal locus of control and the attributional style, right (wiki) :)
My attributional style is quite the opposite. I blame myself for the mistakes I make and attribute my success to the external factors :D However, I am not at the extreme ends of the scale :)
I didn't even noticed that HF20 is happening :) Maybe I wasn't on Steemit that day or my account was from the 1% active accounts. I don't know. I consider myself a "newbie" here and don't quite get the platform yet. I tried to understand what is the big deal with this upgrade, but there are too many controversial opinions about the pros and cons of the HF20. So, I am still in the dark :)
It is very similar to attributional bias and that in itself is a debate as to whether it is the same or not.
However yes, we tend, in general, to be more forgiving of ourselves when we make mistakes, than we are than of others. Obviously this is a general rule and there will be individual anomalies.
Still though, within those anomalies you will find that the rule can still hold. For instance think of an aspect of human behaviour that annoys you when you see that behaviour displayed in others.
Now think about how you feel when you yourself are displaying the behaviour, you may even believe that your version of the behaviour is different.
For example: When someone shouts at a staff member of a public service organisation they are rude and arrogant. When I do it is as a reaction to someone else's rudeness.
If you look long enough you'll find such an instance. Some people have to look harder than others though I suppose!
Anyways if you're new here you won't notice the HF20 differences, you can quite happily ignore it. If Steemit history is anything to go by then the whole thing will soon be all forgotten :-)
Cg
Now, I see. You are right, there is a difference between loc of control and the asymmetry you are talking about. "Walking in someone else's shoes" always makes a difference into one's perception.