Asked by Olubunmi Adelaja on Jul 21, 2024
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What is the tendency to make internal attributions when we succeed and external attributions when we fail?
A) self-attribution error
B) fundamental attribution error
C) self-serving bias
D) actor-observer bias
Self-Serving Bias
A common human tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.
Internal Attributions
The process of ascribing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to personal traits, dispositions, or abilities, rather than to external factors.
External Attributions
The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to situational factors, rather than aspects of the individual themselves.
- Identify self-focused biases and understand their impact on individual responsibility and perspective.
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QUENNIE JANE REOTEREZJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This pattern of attributing success to internal factors (e.g. one's own abilities, efforts) and failure to external factors (e.g. bad luck, difficult circumstances) is called self-serving bias. It helps protect our self-esteem by allowing us to take credit for our successes and avoid blaming ourselves for our failures.
Learning Objectives
- Identify self-focused biases and understand their impact on individual responsibility and perspective.