Janet Says, "I Didn't Get a Job Offer Because the Interviewer

question 41

Multiple Choice

Janet says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day. However, Ellen didn't get an offer because she isn't qualified." This is an example of:

• A) construct differentiation.
• B) implicit personality theory.
• C) self-serving bias.
• D) internal attributions.
• E) scripting.

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