In a Recent Softball Game, Cindy Misplayed a Ground Ball

question 80

Multiple Choice

In a recent softball game, Cindy misplayed a ground ball for an error. Later in the same game, she made a great catch on a very difficult play. According to the self-serving bias, she would attribute her error to ________ and her good catch to ________.

• A) bad fielding skills; luck
• B) bad fielding skills; good fielding skills
• C) a bad bounce; luck
• D) a bad bounce; good fielding skills

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Definitions:

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