When Jay makes a good grade on his history test, he usually tells himself that he's really smart and knows his history facts. However, when Jay makes a poor grade on his math test, it is because the math test was unfair and the teacher did not prepare the class well for this test. Jay is exhibiting:

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Jay is exhibiting the self-serving bias, which is a common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal or personal factors but attribute their failures to external or situational factors. This helps maintain their self-esteem.

When Jay Makes a Good Grade on His History Test