The Tendency to Attribute Successful Outcomes of One's Own Behavior

question 219

Multiple Choice

The tendency to attribute successful outcomes of one's own behavior to internal causes and unsuccessful outcomes to external, situational causes is called:

• A) the self-serving bias.
• B) the fundamental attribution error.
• C) hindsight bias.
• D) the self-effacing bias.

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Definitions:

Evaluation Purpose

The objective or reason behind assessing the performance, quality, or value of a person, product, or idea.

Training

The provision of learning opportunities to acquire and improve job-related skills.

Personal Development

The process of self-improvement through activities that enhance one's talents, potential, employability, consciousness, and ability to realize dreams and create wealth.

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