Becky Heads the Finance Team of Herald Inc

question 37

Multiple Choice

Becky heads the finance team of Herald Inc. Whenever her team's work is commended, she takes all the credit. On the other hand, when her team gets negative feedback from clients, she blames it on inadequate support from the organization. Becky's behavior is an example of _____.

• A) the fundamental attribution error
• B) the self-serving bias
• C) perceptual defense
• D) projection

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