Although Susan was only peripherally involved in getting her friend elected as the president of the senior class, she felt her friend could never have won without her support. Susan's feeling is best thought of as an example of:
A) egocentric bias
B) fundamental attribution error
C) hindsight bias
D) actor-observer bias

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Susan's feeling that her support was crucial for her friend's victory is an example of egocentric bias. It is a cognitive bias where individuals tend to overemphasize their contribution or importance in a situation or outcome. Susan's perception is biased towards her own role in the situation, and she may not be acknowledging or attributing enough credit to other factors or people who may have also played a role in her friend's win.

Although Susan Was Only Peripherally Involved in Getting Her Friend