Bob Received a C on His Calculus II Exam and an a on His

question 26

Multiple Choice

Bob received a C on his Calculus II exam and an A on his Macroeconomics exam. Which of the following would best reflect Bob's reasoning if he exhibited a self-serving bias?

• A)His Calculus II grade was because he was coming down with the flu and his Macroeconomics grade was because the professor was an easy grader.
• B)His Calculus II grade was because he is not good with numbers and his Macroeconomics grade was because the professor was an easy grader.
• C)His Calculus II grade was because he was coming down with the flu and his Macroeconomics grade was because he has an innate gift for understanding how the world works.
• D)His Calculus II grade was because he does not study and his Macroeconomics grade was because the professor happened to ask the questions he studied the most.

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Dysfunctional Conflict

Conflict that impedes organizational performance, hinders achievement of goals, and can be destructive to relationships within the organization.

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