The Tendency to Overestimate the Contribution of Internal Factors to One's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of:

• A) self-serving bias.
• B) openness to experience.
• C) over stability.
• D) emotional plateau.
• E) Machiavellianism.

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Definitions:

Socialization Process

The ongoing experience through which individuals learn and internalize the values, behaviors, and norms of their society or social group.

Financial Success

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Mental Health

The state of an individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how they think, feel, and act.