Which of the Following Is Least Representative of a Self-Serving

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least representative of a self-serving bias?

• A) "I won the election because my opponent didn't try very hard."
• B) "I won the election because of my hard work on the campaign trail."
• C) "I lost the election because of the political climate, which I couldn't do anything about."
• D) "I won the election because of my knowledge and expertise."

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