Our tendency to attribute our own positive outcomes to internal causes and negative outcomes to external causes is known as ________.

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The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute our own positive outcomes to internal causes (such as our own abilities or efforts) and negative outcomes to external causes (such as bad luck or other people's actions). This bias serves to protect our self-esteem and maintain a positive self-image.

Our Tendency to Attribute Our Own Positive Outcomes to Internal