What Is the Term for the Tendency to Overestimate Our

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate our value by attributing successes to ourselves (internal causes) and attributing failures to others or the environment (external causes) ?

• A)closure  
• B)defensive bias  
• C)self-serving bias  
• D)the fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Personality

An amalgamation of features and qualities that shape an individual's unique character.

Societal Pressure

The influence exerted by society on individuals to conform to norms, values, and behaviors considered acceptable or desirable.

Lateral Hypothalamus

is a part of the brain's hypothalamus that plays a crucial role in controlling hunger and eating behavior.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and body weight.