After writing an exam, Yani told everybody that he did not study very hard and spent the weekend partying and playing video games.However, when the exam grades were posted the following week, Yani told everybody that he never studied so hard for an exam in his life and he described himself as brilliant.What is this an example of?
A)The fundamental attribution error
B)The actor-observer effect
C)The self-serving bias
D)Perceptual defence
E)Contrast effects

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The self-serving bias is a common type of cognitive bias that involves attributing successes to internal or personal factors while attributing failures to external or situational factors. In this scenario, Yani attributes his success (a good grade on the exam) to his own efforts and intelligence, which is a classic example of the self-serving bias.

After Writing an Exam, Yani Told Everybody That He Did