Which of These Statements About Self-Enhancement Is FALSE

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about self-enhancement is FALSE?

• A)People tend to rate themselves above average.
• B)People tend to recall positive feedback while forgetting negative feedback.
• C)We tend to attribute our successes to personal motivation or ability.
• D)We blame the situation for our mistakes.
• E)We empathize with others when they experience failurE.

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Definitions:

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