The selfserving bias is the tendency to attribute one's _________ to personal factors and one's __________ to situational factors.
A)stability;instability
B)external;internal
C)failures;successes
D)successes;failures

Question

The self­serving bias is the tendency to attribute one's _________ to personal factors and one's __________ to situational factors.
A)stability;instability
B)external;internal
C)failures;successes
D)successes;failures

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute one's successes to personal factors (such as ability or effort) and one's failures to situational factors (such as bad luck or external circumstances). This allows people to maintain a positive self-image and avoid feelings of failure or inadequacy.

The Self­serving Bias Is the Tendency to Attribute One's _________

The Selfserving Bias Is the Tendency to Attribute One's _________