If You Are Exhibiting the Self-Serving Bias,which Statement Would Be

question 63

Multiple Choice

If you are exhibiting the self-serving bias,which statement would be your most likely explanation for a poor grade on the test?

• A)"The professor doesn't know how to teach."
• B)"I'm just not very good at this subject."
• C)"I didn't study well enough to get a good grade."
• D)"In general,I'm not very smart."

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