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One possible explanation for the self-serving bias is the motivational model, which states that the self-serving bias is caused by our ________.
 
  A) expectations of failure in any given situation
  B) expectations of success in any given situation
  C) rational thought processes
  D) correspondence bias
  E) need to protect and enhance our self-esteem, or our social desirability bias

Question 2

Trista's teacher just returned student essays to the class. Trista's teacher has written several positive comments throughout her paper and given Trista an A+ on the assignment. Trista is likely to believe her grade reflects ________ because of ________.
 
  A) an error on the teacher's part; the fundamental attribution error
  B) both her ability level and her teacher's ability; rational thinking
  C) the true quality of her work; the self-serving bias
  D) her true ability level; the correspondence bias
  E) her teacher's skills as a teacher; the actor-observer effect



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




Pineapplelove6

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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