I see a movie with an ex-girlfriend of mine. After the movie, I remark how I was like the good guy. She laughs and says, "No, you are just like the bad guy." Which of the following best applies to my error?

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The self-serving bias refers to the tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character while attributing negative events to external factors. In this case, you are attributing the positive traits of the good guy to yourself, which aligns with the self-serving bias.

I See a Movie with an Ex-Girlfriend of Mine