You are likely to attribute your own failing grade on a test to _____; your roommate is more likely to attribute your failing grade to _____.
A)an unfair test; your poor study habits
B)your poor study habits; an unfair test
C)a poor teacher; an unfair test
D)your own stupidity; a poor teacher

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This is an example of the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias. People tend to attribute their own failures to external factors (an unfair test) and others' failures to internal factors (poor study habits).

You Are Likely to Attribute Your Own Failing Grade on a Test