Harold judges Ahmet harshly when he makes a mistake at work and he complains that Ahmet never listens.Recently Harold made a mistake at work and he believed that his mistake was due to unclear directions.Which attribution error is this an example of?
A) assuming that others are similar to us
B) halo effect
C) devil effect
D) self-serving bias

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This is an example of self-serving bias, where Harold attributes his mistake to external factors (unclear directions) rather than internal factors (his own incompetence). This allows him to protect his ego and maintain a positive self-image.

Harold Judges Ahmet Harshly When He Makes a Mistake at Work