According to the principle of the self-serving bias,we have a tendency to attribute our positive outcomes to internal causes (e.g.,our traits or characteristics)but to attribute our negative outcomes to external causes (e.g.,chance or difficulty of a task).

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Final Answer : True, Explanation :  This is a well-established principle in social psychology and has been supported by numerous studies. It is believed to stem from our desire to protect our self-esteem and avoid feelings of failure or inadequacy.

According to the principle of the self-serving bias,we have a tendency to attribute our positive outcomes to internal causes (e.g.,our traits or characteristics)but to attribute our negative outcomes to external causes (e.g.,chance or difficulty of a task).

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