The Self-Serving Bias Tends to Be ________

question 44

Multiple Choice

The self-serving bias tends to be ________.

• A)stronger in Western cultures that emphasize individual accomplishments
• B)weakest in Western cultures that emphasize individual accomplishments
• C)unrelated to cultural factors such as are found in collectivist or individualistic societies
• D)stronger in cultures that emphasize group harmony and group outcomes
• E)limited by gender differences in socialization

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