Susan usually does well on her written assignments and she says this is because she works really hard.But when she gets a bad grade on her last written assignment,she says it is
Because the teacher does not like her.Her explanations show that she is making a
A) self-serving bias.
B) reflected appraisal.
C) better-than-average effect.
D) downward comparison.

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Susan's explanations demonstrate a self-serving bias, where she attributes her successes to her own efforts (internal factors) but blames her failures on external factors (in this case, the teacher's dislike for her). This bias helps individuals maintain a positive self-image.

Susan Usually Does Well on Her Written Assignments and She