Jerald is playing pinball with some friends.When he makes a really difficult shot, he gives himself credit for being an excellent pinball player.However, when he misses an easy shot, he blames the fact that the machine is not balanced correctly and the flippers are sticking.Jerald's attributions for his performance when he plays pinball are consistent with:

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Jerald's attributions for his success reflect a self-serving bias, as he takes personal credit for his skill in the difficult shot. On the other hand, his attributions for his failure reflect an external attribution, as he blames the machine's balance and the sticking flippers, rather than taking personal responsibility for his missed shot.

Jerald Is Playing Pinball with Some Friends