A Young Actor Didn't Get the Part He Wanted in the School

question 99

Multiple Choice

A young actor didn't get the part he wanted in the school play. One might suspect a self-serving bias if he explained that he didn't get the part because:

• A) the part required him to sing, and he doesn't sing well.
• B) he just was not a good enough actor.
• C) the director wasn't clear in explaining the actor's motivation to him.
• D) he hadn't learned the lines as well as others who auditioned for the part.

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Definitions:

Knowledge And Competence

The understanding, skills, and ability required to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

Service To The Public

Efforts or duties performed by individuals or organizations aimed at benefiting the community or general populace.

Extralegal Force

Force used by an authority or individual that is not sanctioned by law, often implicating a violation of legal or ethical standards.

Deliberate

The process of carefully considering or discussing something before making a decision.