Which type of thinking is illustrated when Mark described his friend's choice of girlfriend and major in terms of his friend's personal qualities and interests but explained his own choices based upon the qualities of the major and girlfriend?

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This is an example of the actor-observer bias, where Mark is interpreting his friend's choices based on his friend's personal qualities and interests (as an observer), but his own choices are explained based on external factors such as the qualities of the major and girlfriend (as an actor).

Which Type of Thinking Is Illustrated When Mark Described His