Lee Ross

Lee Ross was a prominent social psychologist known for his research on human judgment, decision-making, and attribution errors, such as the fundamental attribution error—the tendency to overestimate personal traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior. His work helps us understand why people often misjudge motives, think others are intentionally acting poorly, or assume others’ actions reflect their character rather than circumstances. Ross’s insights are valuable in areas like conflict resolution, media analysis, and understanding social biases, emphasizing how perceptions are influenced by cognitive biases and social contexts.