You are a terrible athlete but you are great at negotiating. According to the self-serving bias, which of the following statements is most likely true of your beliefs?
A)Not everybody is a terrible athlete.
B)Negotiation is a rare skill, and thus immensely valuable.
C)Most people are even better athletes than they think they are.
D)Nearly everybody can negotiate as well as you can.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The self-serving bias is a common cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal or personal factors while attributing failures to external or situational factors. In this scenario, emphasizing the rarity and value of your negotiation skills (a success) aligns with the self-serving bias, as it allows you to view this ability in a positive, self-affirming light.

You Are a Terrible Athlete but You Are Great at Negotiating