Susan usually does well on her written assignments and she says this is because she works really hard. But when she gets a bad grade on her last written assignment, she says it is because the teacher does not like her. Her explanations show that she is making a ________.a. self-serving bias. b. reflected appraisal. c. better-than-average effect. d. downward comparison.

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Answer:

a. self-serving bias.

Explanation:

Self-serving bias occurs when people attribute positive circumstances to their own nature and individuality, but hold external factors responsible for their own failures. In this manner, when Susan achieves good marks, she acknowledges her personal traits and effort. However, when she get a bad grade, she blames her teacher and does not admit her own mistakes.