Asked by arsiema legesse on Sep 24, 2024

Suppose that you end up getting a very good grade on this test.Which pattern of attributions most clearly reflects the operation of the self-serving bias?

A) Both you and your instructor attribute the grade to your solid understanding of the material.
B) Both you and your instructor attribute the grade to effective teaching.
C) You attribute the grade to solid understanding of the material, and your instructor attributes the grade to effective teaching.
D) You attribute the grade to effective teaching, and your instructor attributes the grade to solid understanding of the material.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias where individuals attribute success to their own efforts and abilities but blame failures on external factors.

  • Study the impact of self-serving bias on the assignment of success and failure.