The Tendency to Overestimate One's Own Abilities in Times of Successful

question 117

Multiple Choice

The tendency to overestimate one's own abilities in times of successful task completion is known as a:

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) self-serving bias
• C) personality trait
• D) perceptual distortion
• E) halo effect.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Confirmation

A social psychological phenomenon where an individual's behavior aligns with the expectations of others, thus confirming those expectations.

Systematic Pattern

An arrangement or sequence of actions, behaviors, or occurrences that follow a predictable and organized structure.

Oppression

The unjust treatment or control of people by others, often through systemic inequalities and abuse of power.

Social Dominance

A societal structure where certain groups maintain superior power and privileges over others based on hierarchy and inequality.