Jorge says, "When I do badly on a test or paper, I usually say either the professor was unfair or I had too much to do that week and couldn't study like I wanted to. But when my friends do badly on a test, I tend to think they're not good in that subject or they aren't disciplined or whatever." This is an example of:
A) prototype.
B) script.
C) personal construct.
D) stereotype.
E) self-serving bias.

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Jorge's statement is an example of self-serving bias, which is a common type of cognitive bias that involves attributing one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors. This helps individuals maintain their self-esteem. In this case, Jorge attributes his own failures to external circumstances (unfair professor or too much to do) rather than his own abilities or efforts, while attributing his friends' failures to their personal abilities or characteristics.

Jorge Says, "When I Do Badly on a Test or Paper