Jason fills out an application for college with the grades he remembered getting throughout high school. While reviewing the application with a guidance counselor, the counselor points out that Jason seems to have inflated a few of his lower grades. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for Jason's behavior?

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Jason's behavior of inflating his grades can be explained by the tendency to revise personal histories to better fit one's current self-image, a common cognitive bias where individuals alter their memories to reflect themselves in a more positive light or in a way that aligns with their current beliefs and self-perception.

Jason Fills Out an Application for College with the Grades