Geoffrey says he failed the mathematics test because the test was very difficult. However, when he excelled on the French test, he immediately took credit for the success saying that he had prepared well. This scenario is an example of ________.

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This scenario is an example of a self-serving bias, where Geoffrey attributes his failure to external factors (the difficulty of the test) and his success to internal factors (his own preparation), thereby maintaining a positive self-image.

Geoffrey Says He Failed the Mathematics Test Because the Test