Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Refers to People's Tendency

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive biases refers to people's tendency to attribute their successes to personal ability and effort, and failures to forces outside their control?

• A)overconfidence effect
• B)confirmation bias
• C)self-serving bias
• D)hindsight bias

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