Samantha Was a Fantastic Softball Player, but She Rarely Took

question 27

Multiple Choice

Samantha was a fantastic softball player, but she rarely took credit for her success. Every time a reporter from the school paper would ask her for a quote, Samantha would say, "I just got lucky today," or, "Their pitcher just gave me something I could hit." Which of the following likely factors into Samantha's personality?

• A) internal locus
• B) external locus
• C) negative attribution
• D) self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Areolar Connective Tissue

A type of loose connective tissue that provides a cushioning and supportive framework for organs and other tissues.

Adipose

Tissue comprised of fat cells that store energy and insulate the body.

Subcutaneous Layer

The inner layer of skin composed of fat and connective tissue that provides insulation and padding for the body.

Hypodermis

Also known as the subcutaneous layer, this is the innermost layer of the skin, containing fat and connective tissue to provide insulation and cushioning.