A man who believes that "women just don't make good leaders" may dwell on his female supervisor's mistakes and quickly forget about her achievements. Which of the following concepts is illustrated by this scenario?

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The scenario illustrates bias in attribution, which occurs when a person's preexisting beliefs or biases influence the way they interpret and assign causes to other people's behavior. In this case, the man's belief that "women just don't make good leaders" is likely affecting the way he perceives his female supervisor's actions and accomplishments, leading him to focus more heavily on her mistakes and discount her achievements.

A Man Who Believes That "Women Just Don't Make Good