While Pat Is Quick to Take Credit for Favorable Outcomes,he

question 9

Multiple Choice

While Pat is quick to take credit for favorable outcomes,he dismisses responsibility for poor performance instead attributing those to situational factors.This may be an example of a _______________________.

• A)distinctiveness bias
• B)fundamental attribution
• C)self-serving bias
• D)self-justifying bias

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A method in which researchers involved in the study affect the outcomes to reflect a specific result.

Survey

A research method that involves collecting information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions in order to gather data on opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

Randomization

A process used in experimental designs to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given group, aiming to eliminate bias.

Experimentation

A method of scientific investigation involving the manipulation and control of variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships.