The fact that husbands and wives both report doing more than 50% of the household chores is an example of _____.

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This phenomenon is an example of the self-serving bias, where individuals tend to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors. In this case, both husbands and wives overestimate their contribution to household chores, which serves to maintain or enhance their self-esteem.

The Fact That Husbands and Wives Both Report Doing More