The correspondence bias is the tendency to draw inferences about a person's unique and enduring dispositions from behaviors that can be entirely explained by the situations in which they occur.

For instance, if we see someone driving recklessly, we think they are doing it intentionally and are stupid. When we drive fast, it is because we have to get to an appointment on time, and we are being responsible.

I'm guilty of doing this, but when I remember I have this correspondence bias, I can loosen my grip on my certainties.