The Tendency to Attribute Successful Outcomes Largely to Internal Causes

question 20

Multiple Choice

The tendency to attribute successful outcomes largely to internal causes but unsuccessful ones largely to external causes is known as

• A) self-serving bias.
• B) distributive justice.
• C) internal-external excuses.
• D) role conflict.
• E) interchannel discrepancies.

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Definitions:

Rational

In economics, refers to individuals making decisions that will provide them with the greatest benefit or satisfaction given their limited resources.

Budget Constraints

The limitations on a consumer's ability to purchase goods and services based on their income and the prices of goods and services.

Preferences

Describes individuals' choices and priorities among different bundles of goods and services.

Indifference Curves

A graph showing a series of lines that represent different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent.