Jacinda Failed Her Last History Midterm

question 8

Multiple Choice

Jacinda failed her last history midterm. Which of the following conclusions would be most representative of a self-serving bias on Jacinda's part?

• A)"I really didn't prepare well enough for that test."
• B)"I wasn't concentrating as hard as I should have during the test."
• C)"I lack ability in history."
• D)"I think the test questions were ambiguous and confusing."

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A psychological philosophy that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

Mechanical Repetition

The act of repeating an action or a set of words mindlessly or without understanding, often for learning or practice.

Objective Sensations

Perceptions that correspond to external stimuli and are not influenced by personal feelings or interpretations.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a positive stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.