The ________ says people have a general tendency to attribute success to themselves and failure to external causes.
A) availability heuristic
B) trait-role theory
C) awareness set
D) generalization theory
E) hedonic bias

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The correct term is "hedonic bias," which describes the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal or personal factors while attributing failures to external or situational factors. This bias helps maintain a positive self-image.

The ________ Says People Have a General Tendency to Attribute