When We Engage in a Self-Serving Bias,we Attribute Failure and Other

question 21

Multiple Choice

When we engage in a self-serving bias,we attribute failure and other bad events that happen to us to ________,but we attribute success and other good events to ________.

• A) distinctive factors; global factors
• B) permanent circumstances; temporary circumstances
• C) controllable circumstances; uncontrollable circumstances
• D) external circumstances; ourselves

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of the principal.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, not necessarily its market value.

Annually

Occurring once every year or relating to a period of one year.

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder periodic interest payments called coupons and returns the principal at maturity.