Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Refers to People's Tendency

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive biases refers to people's tendency to attribute their successes to personal ability and effort,and failures to forces outside their control?

• A) Overconfidence effect.
• B) Confirmation bias.
• C) Self-serving bias.
• D) Hindsight bias.

Understand the importance of random assignment in experimental design.

Identify and interpret the significance of confounding variables and lurking variables in experiments.

Understand the role of double-blind procedures in minimizing bias.

Recognize the importance of blocking and stratification in enhancing the accuracy of experimental results.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, rather than internal factors like personal satisfaction or enjoyment of the task itself.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Supervisory Support

The assistance and guidance provided by supervisors to their subordinates.

Assembly Line

A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product more efficiently.