Janet says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day. However, Ellen didn't get an offer because she isn't qualified." This is an example of:
A) construct differentiation.
B) implicit personality theory.
C) self-serving bias.
D) internal attributions.
E) scripting.

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Janet attributes her own failure to external factors (interviewer bias and bad weather) but attributes Ellen's failure to an internal factor (lack of qualifications), demonstrating self-serving bias. This bias helps individuals maintain self-esteem by attributing their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Janet Says, "I Didn't Get a Job Offer Because the Interviewer