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

question 57

Multiple Choice

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

• A)expectations of failure in any given situation
• B)expectations of success in any given situation
• C)rational thought processes
• D)correspondence bias
• E)need to protect and enhance our self-esteem,or our social desirability bias

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Definitions:

Oedipal

Relating to the Oedipus complex, a concept in Freudian psychoanalysis that describes a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Persona

The social face or character that an individual presents to the world, often different from their true self.

Professional

Pertaining to a person engaged or qualified in a profession that requires a certain level of education, skill, or training.

Inferiority Complex

An inferiority complex is a psychological condition where a person feels a deep sense of inadequacy and insecurity, often stemming from real or imagined inferiority to others.