Kerry says that anyone who loses money on an internet scam must be an idiot. He knows that he would never be taken advantage of like that. Which of the following is best illustrated by Kerry's belief?

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Defensive attribution is when people attribute a cause to an event to avoid feeling vulnerable to the same event. Kerry believes that only idiots fall for scams, which makes him feel secure that he won't be scammed.

Kerry Says That Anyone Who Loses Money on an Internet