The _____ Is the Tendency to Overestimate Our Value by Attributing

question 91

Multiple Choice

The _____ is the tendency to overestimate our value by attributing successes to internal causes and attributing failures to external causes.

• A) modality effect
• B) self-generation effect
• C) self-serving bias
• D) confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans across eight stages over the lifespan.

Initiative Versus Guilt

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, occurring between the ages of about 3 and 6, where children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions.

Only Children

Individuals who have no siblings and therefore receive the undivided attention and resources from their parents.

Higher Self-Esteem

A positive evaluation of oneself, reflecting a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their worth or value.