Jensen was unable to meet a project deadline, and he noticed that his friend was finding it equally difficult to complete the project on time. Jensen put the blame on the management as he felt that it didn't provide the employees with adequate resources to successfully complete the project. In this scenario, Jensen's perception represents a(n) _____.
A) distinction bias
B) defensive bias
C) omission bias
D) outcome bias

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Jensen is exhibiting a defensive bias, which refers to individuals blaming external factors for their failures instead of acknowledging their own shortcomings or mistakes. In this case, Jensen is blaming the management for the failure to meet the project deadline, rather than acknowledging his own contribution to the delay.

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