If we do well on a test,we say,"I got an A!" If we do poorly,we say,"She gave me an F." This best illustrates:

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The statement best illustrates the self-serving bias, which refers to people's tendency to attribute positive outcomes to their own abilities or efforts, while attributing negative outcomes to external factors, such as the situation or others' actions. Saying "I got an A" highlights one's own achievement, while "She gave me an F" suggests that the grade was determined solely by the teacher's actions rather than the individual's performance.

If We Do Well on a Test,we Say,"I Got an A!