Ming Is from China; Tyrone Is from Canada

question 77

Multiple Choice

Ming is from China; Tyrone is from Canada. Both participate in an experiment in which they take a test, are given feedback and told that they did very well, and then are asked to make attributions for their performance. Based on cross-cultural research on the self-serving bias, you would expect that __________.

• A) both Ming and Tyrone will say that they succeeded due to their high ability
• B) Ming, but not Tyrone, will say that he succeeded due to his high ability
• C) Tyrone, but not Ming, will say he succeeded due to his high ability
• D) both Ming and Tyrone will say that they succeeded because the test was easy

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

The failure to use familiar objects in novel ways to solve problems because of a tendency to view objects only in terms of their customary functions.

Problem-Solving Difficulty

Challenges or hindrances faced while attempting to find solutions or overcome obstacles.

Relative Comparison

The evaluation of something in relation or in contrast to something else, typically for assessment or decision-making purposes.

Deep Blue

A chess-playing computer developed by IBM, known for being the first to win a chess match against a reigning world champion under standard chess tournament conditions.