DNeurology DEFENSIVE ATTRIBUTION By N., Sam M.S. The error or bias in attributing a cause to an event. DEFENSIVE ATTRIBUTION: "Defensive attribution lessens a person's perception of being a victim of chance." Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DEFENSIVE ATTRIBUTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/defensive-attribution/ (accessed March 27, 2023). Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print By N., Sam M.S. Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics. Leave a comment Leave a comment Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Δ Search for: Latest Posts Canophilia - Definition, Origin, and Signs Extrovert Definition and Personality Traits Psychology Careers and Jobs PMDD: Can It Be Cured? Evaluation of a Quantitative Study Collectivist and Individualist Cultures Service Team Roles Intelligence Across the African-American and Latino Cultures Popular Psychology Terms JUDGMENT MEDICAL MODEL HYPERMNESIA AFFIRMATION BRAINWASHING BACKUP REINFORCER QUALITY WELL-BEING MESSAGE-LEARNING APPROACH AFFILIATIVE BEHAVIOR