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

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

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

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