One Possible Explanation for the Self-Serving Bias Is the Cognitive

question 59

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the self-serving bias is the cognitive model,which states that the self-serving bias is caused by our ________.

• A)need to protect our self-esteem
• B)expectations of failure
• C)social desirability bias
• D)expectations of success
• E)rational thought processes

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