Which of the Following Is Not a Self-Serving Tendency Used

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a self-serving tendency used to enhance self-esteem?

• A) People tend to take credit for their successes, but not their failures.
• B) People underestimate the probability of positive outcomes and overestimate the probability that they will experience negative outcomes.
• C) People overestimate the extent to which they can control personal outcomes.
• D) People bolster their optimism by linking their individual attributes to desirable outcomes.

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