Suppose (a) you didn't study enough for this test,(b) you think you are going to do very well on this test,even though many times in the past you have done poorly on tests that involve multiple-choice questions,and (c) you eventually get a poor grade on the test and attribute the grade to an unfair test.The above three events (a,b,and c) reflect the likely operation of which concepts (in this order) : ,,and __.

A) self-serving bias; belief perseverance; overjustification effect
B) belief perseverance; overjustification effect; fundamental attribution error
C) self-handicapping; belief perseverance; self-serving bias
D) self-handicapping; fundamental attribution error; overjustification effect

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Suppose (a) you didn't study enough for this test,(b) you think you are going to do very well on this test,even though many times in the past you have done poorly on tests that involve multiple-choice questions,and (c) you eventually get a poor grade on the test and attribute the grade to an unfair test.The above three events (a,b,and c) reflect the likely operation of which concepts (in this order) : ______,______,and ______.

A) self-serving bias; belief perseverance; overjustification effect
B) belief perseverance; overjustification effect; fundamental attribution error
C) self-handicapping; belief perseverance; self-serving bias
D) self-handicapping; fundamental attribution error; overjustification effect

Sierra Dowdy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Event (a) reflects self-handicapping, where the individual did not study enough, creating a potential excuse for a poor performance. Event (b) reflects belief perseverance, where the individual holds onto the belief that they will perform well on the test despite past experiences to the contrary. Event (c) reflects self-serving bias, where the individual attributes their poor grade to an external factor (an unfair test) rather than their own lack of preparation.

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