When we attribute our success to internal causes while blaming others for our failures, we are applying __________

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This phenomenon is known as the self-serving bias, where individuals take credit for their successes (internal attribution) but attribute their failures to external factors (situational attribution) such as blaming others or circumstances beyond their control. This bias is common in human nature and serves as a way to protect our self-esteem and maintain a positive self-concept.

When We Attribute Our Success to Internal Causes While Blaming