Julian Is Playing a Computer Trivia Game Against Some Friends

question 133

Multiple Choice

Julian is playing a computer trivia game against some friends.When he wins the first game,he attributes his win to his quick reaction time.However,when Julian loses the second game,he attributes his loss to his controller not working correctly.What do Julian's attributions illustrate

• A) matching hypothesis 
• B) fundamental attribution error 
• C) self-serving bias 
• D) actor-observer bias

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