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Self-Serving Bias
Self-serving bias is a type of bias that is characterized by an individual's tendency to attribute their accomplishments to internal factors (e.g., personality traits) and attribute their failures to situational aspects.
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Dispositional attribution (internal)
Situational attribution (external)
Influences on attributions (explanations)
Fundamental Attribution Error
Self-Serving Bias
When explaining why someone performed poorly on a test, which of the following is an example of a dispositional attribution?
Which of the following is an example of a situational attribution for someone arriving late to a meeting?
Which of the following is an example of a dispositional attribution for someone getting a promotion at work?
Which of the following is an example of a situational attribution for someone failing to meet a project deadline?
Three Dimensions of Attribution (Weiner, 1979)
Sources of Bias in Attribution
Attribution Theory (Blame)
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Which of the following best describes the self-serving bias?
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of self-serving bias?
Which of the following statements is an example of self-serving bias?
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates self-serving bias?
Example of Self-Serving Bias in Sports Team Attributions