A Young Actor Didn't Get the Part He Wanted in the School

question 99

Multiple Choice

A young actor didn't get the part he wanted in the school play. One might suspect a self-serving bias if he explained that he didn't get the part because:

• A) the part required him to sing, and he doesn't sing well.
• B) he just was not a good enough actor.
• C) the director wasn't clear in explaining the actor's motivation to him.
• D) he hadn't learned the lines as well as others who auditioned for the part.

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