Whitley believes that her successful job performance is the result of her intelligence and diligence in completing her tasks. She feels that she listens better than her fellow co-workers and she works much harder and many more hours each week than they do. What bias is impacting Whitley's thinking?

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Whitley's belief that her successful job performance is solely attributed to her own intelligence and diligence, and that she works much harder and longer hours than her co-workers, shows a self-enhancement bias - a tendency to overestimate one's own abilities and importance.

Whitley Believes That Her Successful Job Performance Is the Result