_____is the tendency to overestimate our value by attributing successes to ourselves (internal causes) and attributing failures to others or the environment (external causes).
A) Closure
B) A defensive bias
C) A self-serving bias
D) The fundamental attribution error
E) Overreward

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The tendency described in the question is known as the self-serving bias, where individuals maintain a positive self-image by attributing successes to themselves and failures to external factors. This bias helps to protect and enhance self-esteem.

_____Is the Tendency to Overestimate Our Value by Attributing Successes