Which of the Following Statements Is an Illustration of the Group-Serving

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an illustration of the group-serving bias?

• A)"He is bright and hardworking just like most Aboriginals"
• B)"Jewish students get more grades because of their natural academic ability"
• C)"Asians tend to excel at mathematics because they are so compulsive"
• D)"Buddhists tend to be kinder and more generous than others because they follow the teachings of the Dalai Lama"

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