"Why do people make mistakes?"

People make errors all the time. Usually our errors are slight, like typos on the keyboard, and are easily correctable. Other times, our errors are a result of unwise practices, like tailgating on a slippery highway, and can be more consequential. Understanding why people make mistakes has been of scientific interest for many years and though scientists have been successful in developing theories about the causes of human error the fact remains. Perception plays a …

…between the individual and the group. Highly individualistic cultures believe individual is most important unit. They encourage: People taking care of them Making decisions based on individual needs "I" mentality Highly collectivistic cultures believe group is most important unit. They encourage: Primary loyalty to group (nuclear family, extended family, caste, organization) Decision-making based on what is best for the group. Dependence on organization and institutions (Expectation that organization / institution / group will take care of individual)